Gas Meter Technician
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Job Summary
Gas Meter Technician
Work Location: Huron SD Preferred. Other main service center locations in South Dakota may be considered
Pay range: Union Rate $46.87 per hour
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Gas Meter Technician position is responsible for ensuring accurate gas measurement and supporting NorthWestern Energys Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) purchase stations. Essential job functions include testing proving calibrating and troubleshooting high-volume gas metering installations. As well as constructing commissioning operating and maintaining of RNG purchase stations. This role requires technical expertise in the fields of gas measurement and gas quality problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to safety and reliability.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
Gas Metering Responsibilities:
- Install correctors data loggers and wireless communication devices as required
- Configure and program electronic correctors and data logging devices
- Support integration of metering systems with SCADA or other monitoring platforms
- Assist in troubleshooting communication systems for remote meter monitoring
- Validate large-volume gas meter accuracy in the field via differential testing and standardized proving procedures
- Shop proving of gas meters
- Troubleshoot analyze and calibrate gas metering installations and metering instruments
- Field validation of fixed factor settings on applicable meter sets to maintain measurement integrity
- Provide technical support to operations teams for metering-related concerns
Renewable Natural Gas Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support RNG facilities for both planned maintenance and emergency call-outs
- Configure and calibrate gas analyzers flow meters and monitoring instruments
- Assist in integrating RNG systems with SCADA or other remote monitoring platforms
- Document commissioning activities and maintain compliance records for RNG installations
- Inspect analyze troubleshoot and repair gas quality instruments in RNG facilities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations codes and NorthWestern Energy safety standards
- Conduct preventive maintenance and reliability checks on RNG processing equipment
- Respond to alarms and emergency situations to restore RNG facility operations promptly
Additional Requirements:
- Up to 70% travel away from home area per year with some overnight stays as needed
- Adhere to company safety standards and Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions align with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic understanding or working knowledge of the principles of gas quality
- Working knowledge of gas measurement and regulation preferred
- Experienced gas technician preferred
- Experience working with gas quality instrumentation highly sought after
- Ability to complete OQ requirements as assigned by the company
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- Must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the on the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #4872
Posting Dates: February 27 2026 through March 13 2026
Department/Division: Distrbution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lube Oil Systems
- Engineering Department
- Air Systems
- MW
- PMS
- PLC
- Auxiliary Systems
- Electronic Circuitry
- Limit Switches
- Mechanical Equipment
- Propulsion Plant
- fuel systems
- Intermediate Maintenance
- Administrative Procedures
- Air Compressors
About Company
NorthWestern Energy is a utility company providing reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
