Gas Meter Technician (Journeyman)
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
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Gas Meter Technician position is responsible for ensuring accurate gas measurement and supporting NorthWestern Energy's 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. Posting clarification: This is a Journeyman‑level Gas Meter Technician position.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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 health)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Competitive pay
- 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:
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
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
- Adhere to company safety standards and Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions align with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic objectives
- This position is a Journeyman‑level Gas Meter Technician role
Am I right for this job? Here's 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 driver's 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 link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #4872
Posting Dates: May 15, 2026 through May 29, 2026
Department/Division: 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 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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
