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Our Team

The Black Hills Energy Team

We are committed to enabling a safe, supportive and inclusive work environment at Black Hills Energy - a workplace culture built on shared values and mutual respect.

Our Team 2018
Total employees (as of Dec. 31, 2018) 2,867
Full-time 99.4%
Part-time 0.6%
Gender diversity 25.9%
Women in executive leadership positions 34.5%
Ethnic diversity 11.8%
Veterans 16.9%
Represented by unions 25.7%
Average tenure 11.2 years
Turnover rate* 12.5%
Retirements 3.8%
*Voluntary and involuntary separations; excludes interns
State # of employees (rounded) Percent of total (rounded)
Arkansas 430 15%
Colorado 450 16%
Iowa 170 6%
Kansas 140 5%
Nebraska 500 17%
South Dakota 750 26%
Wyoming 410 14%
Remote workers 30 1%
Total 2,880 100%

Our Culture

We believe our unique talents and diversity anchor a culture of success. We foster an environment that respects all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment - including sexual harassment and bullying. Regardless of the form it may take, harassment is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. This applies to all employees, applicants, vendors, contractors, clients and customers of the company. Our Harassment Prevention policy has been in place since 2010, and violations of this policy will be handled in accordance with the company's disciplinary policies and procedures up to and including termination. Learn more. 

Total Rewards for Employees

We offer our employees a Total Rewards package that reflects our company values and recognizes their contributions to our business. We provide market-competitive pay* and comprehensive benefits to help our employees take care of the things that are important to them and their families.
*Bargaining-unit employees are compensated according to union contracts.

2018 Benefits Overview

Health and Well-being Work/Life Retirement Planning
Medical, dental, vision plans for employees and dependents Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with company match
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care Parental leave Company retirement contribution each pay period, up to 9 percent of total eligible pay
Company-paid basic life and accident insurance Adoption leave Defined benefit plan (closed to new entrants)
Voluntary supplemental life and accident insurance Educational Assistance program Retiree Medical Savings Account
Company-paid disability insurance Energy for Life wellness programs  
Voluntary long-term care insurance On-site biometric screenings and flu shots  
Employee assistance work/life program Tobacco cessation program  
Workers compensation insurance Virgin Pulse wellness program  
Tobacco-free workplace    

Employee Safety & Wellness

Safety is one of our company values and a top priority in all we do. We are committed to being the safest utility company in the nation and we work tirelessly to reflect this dedication and focus. Over the past 11 years, we have reduced workplace injuries by more than 74 percent and continue to see long-term, sustained improvements in our safety practices and performance.

Year Total Case Incident Rate (incidents per 200,000 hours worked) Preventable Motor Vehicle Incident Rate (vehicle accidents per 1 million miles driven) Proactive Safety and Wellness Participation Rate
2018 1.2 2.2 90%
2017 1.3 2.0 90%*
2016 1.7 2.75  
Industry average 2.2 2.3  
*Introduced in 2017

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Contact Us

Rapid City Corporate Headquarters Black Hills Corporation

7001 Mount Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD 57702

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Work With Us

We're Improving Life with Energy by strengthening our communities through growth and development opportunities. That’s why we have a planning team focused on building strong partnerships with diverse businesses. Read more about economic development and our supplier diversity program network.

Careers

Black Hills Corporation offers employees the opportunity for something more than a job. We provide challenging, exciting work that makes a profound difference in the lives of others. Find a job with Black Hills today.

Improving Life With Energy

Every day, we want to be “improving life with energy.” We produce, market and deliver the vital electricity, coal, oil and natural gas that our customers need. Through our efforts, products and services, we also share our personal energy to strengthen our communities and support growth and development.

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