Job description

About us

BHE Montana, A Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, previously NaturEner USA develops and operates utility scale renewable projects in North America. Using advanced renewable integration solutions and leveraging ownership of strategic transmission positions, we unlock and optimize renewable generation.

***THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED IN Kevin, MT, 59454***

• Relocation Assistance Available

Job purpose/Position summary

The Seasonal Avian Biologist is primarily responsible for monitoring eagles and other avian species, and implementing real-time turbine curtailments in accordance with BHE Montana’s Biomonitoring Program. Under the daily direction of Senior Staff Biologists, the selected candidate will also be responsible for recording avian observations and curtailment data in the field using a computer tablet. The duration of this position will be approximately 5 weeks, from March 13 to April 14, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Raptor monitoring from approximately 9am to 5pm at pre-determined locations
• Implement turbine curtailments during all monitoring hours
• Biomonitoring and curtailment data collection, recording, and submittal
• Assistance with data processing and other duties in the office, as required

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of hawk watch data acquisition and avian point count experience
• Must be able to identify soaring raptors confidently and accurately at long distances with low light conditions using high powered optics
• Ability to work independently and stay alert for long hours in the field during minimal avian activity
• Must be able to multi-task and manage stress during periods of high eagle activity
• Must be comfortable with and willing to work in harsh weather conditions
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in schedule and/or work duties at short notice
• Commitment to personal and team safety in remote/challenging environments
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for commuting to project site
• Experience with fast-paced tablet data entry is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel is preferred

Location and Working Conditions

The individual will be required to work outdoors (in a heated monitoring shelter) in challenging and potentially extreme weather conditions. This position is located at BHE Montana’s Rim Rock Wind Energy Facility near Kevin, Montana. Selected candidate must secure temporary housing in Cut Bank or Shelby, MT.

Schedule

The selected candidate will be required to work five 8-hour days weekly (off days are TBD, but will be on weekdays), however must be flexible to modify this schedule depending on weather conditions and other factors.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kevin, MT 59454: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to identify soaring raptors confidently & accurately at long distances with low light conditions using high powered optics?
• Are you agreeable to being required to work outdoors (in a heated monitoring shelter) in challenging and potentially extreme weather conditions?
• Are you able and willing to multi-task and manage stress during periods of high eagle activity?
• Are you able and willing to work independently and stay alert for long hours in the field during minimal avian activity?

Experience:

• hawk watch data acquisition and avian point count: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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