Gas Meter Technician; Journeyman

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

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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

The Gas Meter Technician position is responsible for ensuring accurate gas measurement and supporting North Western 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.

North Western 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.

• Install cor rectors, data loggers, and wireless communication devices as required
• Configure and program electronic cor rectors, 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

• 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 North Western 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

• 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 North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic objectives
• This position is a Journeyman‑level Gas Meter Technician role

• Demonstrate and maintain…