Instrument Technician II

Instrument Technician II (UN1250) - B-1669

Location: Gillette, WY, United States

Job ID: 36494

Date Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Position will close at 12:00am CT on Oct 20, 2026

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Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary:

In this position the Instrument Technician will perform plant instrumentation and electrical functions. Provide technical support for the plant programmable controllers, distributive control, and instrumentation systems (DCIS), and related electrical and instrument control equipment for coal fired steam generating and gas combustion turbine processes.

Pay Range:$48.22 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship:Instrumentation Supervisor

Location:Gillette, WY

Essential Functions:

• Perform all essential functions of Instrumentation Technician I.

• Demonstrate safe work practices along with Identify, report, and correct safety, and environmental concern.

• Recognize electrical/mechanical hazards and take corrections actions.

• Communicate with supervisor on the operating conditions and other pertinent information of assigned work areas and equipment.

• Perform needed maintenance tasks in areas other than the electric field such as basic mechanical, lubrication, welding, and fabrication.

• Read and interpret high/low voltage distribution prints and diagrams.

• Connect and upload/download to PLC's, VFD and all instrumentation.

• Support other plant personnel or job tasks as directed.

• Trouble shoot electrical circuits and components, PLC, VFD, and motor controls of varying complexity.

• Trouble shoot protective relays for transformer, feeder, and motors circuits.

• Design/procure parts and install new power and control circuits by current NEC standards.

• Read and interpret PIDs, calibrate, set span and zero on various types of instrumentation.

• Prioritize workload in accordance with the facilities needs and projects, completing all tasks with a sense of urgency and efficiency.

• Run and install conduit and circuits.

• Complete all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Engaging in the on-call rotation with a system of support/supervision.

• Work safely, following company policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, professional manner.

• Provide information for various plant reports.

What Is Required:

• Associate's Degree in electrical/electronics or six (6) years equivalent experience required must include AC/DC theory and low/medium/high voltage.

• Two years of industry related experience – specific, power plant experience.

• MSHA Electrical Card

What Is Desired:

• Working knowledge of coal fired and combustion turbine power generation plant equipment and system processes.

• Working knowledge of test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes, and personal computers.

• Working knowledge of ABB DCIS (S+ and Harmony), GE Mark VI and/or Micronet, Siemens PCS7.

• Working knowledge of PLC basics, preferably Allen Bradley.

• Ability to interpret control drawings and PIDs.

• Skilled in configuring and tuning Distributive Control System and PLCs.

• Perform work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work on high voltage systems.

• Ability to operate a forklift and a variety of aerial equipment.

• Able to work unscheduled call out work when requested and as scheduled.

• Advanced electric knowledge and experience applying National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA) and National Electric Code (NEC) to high voltage and low voltage situations.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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