Equipment and Controls Technician

About the role

Position Summary: This important role safely installs and maintains control systems and automation equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, SCADA equipment and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems and SCADA Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) equipment.
• Performs inspection and maintenance (I&M) checks on all control systems.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Install conduit, pull and terminate wiring, and perform testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate transmission meters, gauges, transmitters and related equipment.
• Work safely around energized electrical equipment and panels while following applicable safety procedures, codes, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities control and automation equipment as needed.
• Oversee electrical construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company Standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.

  What Is Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required. Training provided.
  • Understanding of and experience in natural gas measurement and AGA standards.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Intermediate digital literacy.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
  • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
  • This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.

    What Is Desired:

    • Electrical training or equivalent knowledge is helpful.
    • Experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems.
    • Knowledge of operating cost associated with the equipment in area of responsibility.
    • Ability to operate manual and powered equipment.

      What Is Desired

      Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

      About our Company

      Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

      About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

      Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

      Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

      Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.