Becoming an electrician in Billings, MT, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in Montana, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Billings earn an average of $613 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Fritz Staffing Group is currently hiring for Industrial Journeyman Electricians to work 4-5 months in Billings, MT. They are scheduled to work 50-60 hours a week and per diem is $110.00 per day, 7 days a week. Your pay rate will be discussed in the interview process. Job Scope: We are currently working in a Coca-Cola facility where we will be installing the Power/Process Electric. You will be working with PLCs, VFDs, Conduit Bending, Basket/Cable Tray installation, and pulling/terminating wires to the print schematic. This job is inside so weather will not play a factor. This is a 45-month project and they are scheduled to work 50-60 hours a week and per diem is $110.00 per day, 7 days a week. Job Requirements: • OSHA 10 or 30 Certification • Lock Out Tag Out Certification • Fall Protection Certification • 6+ years experience in Industrial Electric • Ability to cut and thread conduit. • Ability to bend conduit. • Ability to Cable/Basket tray straight and level. • Ability to read blueprints. • Ability to pull wire without damaging the wire. • Ability to terminate power wires. • Ability to terminate control wires. • Ability to work 60+ hours a week.
See More Details >>Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman Work Location: Billings, MT Pay range: Journeyman Lineman Union Rate $56.18 per hour. Substation Electrician Union Rate $53.76 per hour. Employment Status: Regular Full-time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: The Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman constructs and maintains substation electrical equipment. They work individually and/or closely with Substation Electricians, Lineman Transmission, Operators, and the Foreman. They may be required to function short-term as a Sub-Foreman with increased responsibilities for supervision, planning, completion of paperwork, and taking the lead for job safety. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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 parental leave • 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: • Understand audible signals and communicate verbally in order to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situations • Troubleshoot service issues related to substation electric systems and install, maintain, and service substation electrical systems and equipment • Perform rubber gloving to safely work with low-voltage lines and equipment • Erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed • Install or repair transformers, breakers, re-closers, regulators, airbreak switches, hook-stick disconnects, and other substation equipment • Utilize computers and software programs to document substations inspection results • Operate heavy equipment including digger/derrick, cranes, skidsteers, forklifts, backhoes and bucket trucks • Electrical equipment mineral oil sampling, processing and clean up which may include Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) • Work with SF6 gas used in electrical substation equipment • Work overtime including participating in on-call as well as planned evening and weekend shifts; especially in response to acute service needs • Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations • Provide education and assistance to the electrician staff at those privately operated substations supported by NorthWestern Energy • Act as a Sub-Foreman as needed • Complete all documentation for project planning and completion • Oversee all individuals within the worksite • Must be able to individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds • You 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 • Overnight travel up to 80% • Drive to installation locations • Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented • Perform steel or aluminum welding as part of assembling substation steel structures and bus • Assist in patrolling and maintaining facilities and lines • Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance • Assist in snow removal to maintain access within substation facilities • Shovel dirt to back fill trenches for cable conduits • Steel and Aluminum fabrication and welding experience is beneficial • Ability to obtain a crane operator certification • All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics • Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile: • Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record • High school diploma or equivalent • Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman • Valid Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain a CDL with 6 months of hire and satisfactory driving record • Knowledge of applicable codes and safety • Must be ready and willing to act as a sub-foreman or foreman Requisition #4064 Posting Dates: February 17, 2025 Through Open Until Filled Department/Division: Transmission - Substations 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 statutes. In 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 1-800-245-6977 or at [email protected].
See More Details >>JOB DESCRIPTION: Currently looking for North Dakota licensed Journeyman Electricians to fill positions in the Bakken area of ND. Benefits Include: Up to $50/hour DOE, EMPLOYER PAYS 100% of Medical! Employer pays 80% of Dental, & Vision, Health savings plan, 2 weeks of PTO and Paid Holidays. Employer paid life insurance and other life insurance options available Responsibilities of the Journeyman Electrician: • Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, conduits, controls, power distribution, and other electrical devices and systems. • Identify electrical requirements for heat tracing systems based on customer requirements, drawings, and specifications. • Work well with the team to develop the electrical quotes from drawings. • Utilize P&ID drawings, piping drawings, site plans, customer input, established procedures and design software tools. • Perform all other electrical duties as needed. Requirements of the Journeyman Electrician for employment: • High School diploma or equivalent • North Dakota Journeyman’s License • Good code knowledge, leadership and communication skills • Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record • Pass a background check and drug screening #hc43267
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