Our history
Beginning with the Black Hills Gold Rush, generations of families have relied on us. And we’ve been ready.
We were there when electric lights first lit up the night in Deadwood. We helped fuel a changing economy and experienced how the modern miracle of energy can change how we live.
Since 1883 energy has moved us forward. And it will shape the future.
Who we are
We are a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of exemplary service and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves over 1.3 million electric and natural gas utility customers in more than 800 communities in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. The company generates wholesale electricity and produces natural gas, and coal. Employees partner to produce results that improve our customers’ lives with energy.
Mission, vision and values
We emphasize the traits that have contributed to our success in the past and will be critical to our success in the future.
Mission
Improving life with energy. Every day, we want to be improving life with energy. We produce, market and deliver the vital electricity, coal 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.
Vision
Be the energy partner of choice. We strive to be the energy partner of choice. Whether our customers are served by our regulated or non-regulated businesses, we want them to value our service and business relationship.
Values
We are proud of our employees; they represent what we stand for. There are several key values that have been fundamental to our success for the past 140 years, and there are others that will be vital to our future success. These are the values we feel align us to our vision and that our employees demonstrate every day.
Values
Sustainability
We're committed to serving our customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy in a manner that minimizes our impact on the environment and safeguards our natural resources.
Community Impact
We care for our communities through charitable giving, outreach and employee volunteerism.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION
If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or for any step in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at [email protected]. We also have a dedicated phone line to assist job seekers who request an accommodation due to a disability by calling 800-789-6544 ext. 1. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Black Hills Corporation is 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. Read a statement from our CEO about our commitment. Read our Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
