Meter Engineer I - Oahu

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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P RM SUBSTATION & METER METER Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides engineering level technical support in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of all revenue meters and metering equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides engineering level technical support in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all revenue and IP meters and metering equipment and power line carrier equipment.
• Performs on-site field visits.
• Administers the transition from electromechanical metering to programmable, electronic metering.  Coordinates the implementation of new communication technology required for remote meter reading. Considers and analyzes new technologies and new innovative techniques.
• Reviews new meters for application on the Hawaiian Electric system
• Reviews and confirms the correctness of revenue metering installations by verifying schematic drawings, equipment ratings, load considerations, and proper metering applications.
• Performs tests, analysis, troubleshooting and programming of all revenue meters and meter related equipment.  Establishes and maintains adequate meter test and maintenance schedules and records.
• Provides professional engineering and technical support for power system operation and maintenance activities to maintain system integrity and service reliability.
• Coordinates the installation of assigned projects.
• Coordinates field metering implementation of new rate schedules, changes to existing rate schedules, and Demand Side Management metering requirements.
• Confers with Engineering, Operating Departments, Customer Service, Meter Reading, manufacturers, and customers on proper revenue meter equipment performance.
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on any faulty meter operation.
• Coordinates the design of specialized, non-standard metering installations such as the integration of Independent Power Producers and consolidated metering applications.
• Prepares operating instructions for new equipment, taking into consideration safety, efficient operation, and limitations of each equipment.
• Prepares test procedures and manuals to provide instruction and guidance to personnel.
• Plans, directs, and develops written reports on special tests or projects.
• Supports renewable and green initiatives and smart grid technologies.
• Supports One Company Substation & Meter Operations (SMO) across all service areas.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent of the degree in appropriate education, or equivalent experience. 
• Thorough technical knowledge in digital logic, electronics, microprocessors, and electrical engineering fundamentals normally acquired through college engineering courses.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and supervise work.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective supervisory/leadership and oral communication skills.
• Able to think logically to resolve technical problems in the field under adverse conditions.
• Must be able to work with people and be capable of assuming supervisory role when needed.

Experience Requirements

• A BS degree in engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
• Multiple (5-7) years of engineering experience working with revenue metering and metering equipment or IP metering, power line carrier equipment or Transmission and Distribution or Substation Engineering.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Aiea – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Meter Engineer I [Req ID 10233] position is $78,000.00 to $99,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.