Control Engineer I/II/III - Oahu, Maui

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

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P ER POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS Department of the P OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Management vacancies available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Control Engineer I, II, or III; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Control Engineer I

JOB FUNCTION:

Plays a supportive role in maintaining and improving power generation control systems and operational technology (OT) networks. Under the guidance of Senior Control Engineers, assists with system troubleshooting, documentation, maintenance, and cybersecurity tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in maintaining application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems
• Support engineers and technicians in troubleshooting instrumentation and control system hardware issues
• Participate in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems under supervision
• Help perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance of OT systems
• Support the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity functions and controls as directed
• Assist in hardware, operating system, and software updates and configurations
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, change logs, and maintenance records
• Learn and apply safe work practices, company policies, and procedures related to generation operations
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• College degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Strong interest in automation, process control, and system design
• Basic understanding of control theory, network fundamentals, and system integration
• Basic knowledge of network architecture and computerized information systems used in industrial environments
• Familiarity with industrial control systems
• Understanding of OT security principles

Skills Requirements

• Communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze technical information and interpret procedures, technical standards, and manuals
• Good organizational and analytical skills; detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation to learn new systems and technologies independently
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver’s license to drive to various company facilities.  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. 
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to support 24/7 operations.

Experience Requirements

• Internship or limited work experience in control systems or operational technology preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial automation or networked control systems desired.

Control Engineer II

JOB FUNCTION:

Under direction of Consulting or Senior Engineer, provides technical support for the ongoing assessment, support, improvement, and extension of the capabilities and performance of generation control systems and networks.  Provides support to meet corporate goals in service reliability, availability, and system efficiencies.  Implements, tests, and integrates hardware and software to enhance and support the needs of generation controls and the systems as assigned.  Maintains control networks for secure, efficient, and reliable operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In consultation with Senior Controls Engineer, maintains Operational Technology operating systems, application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems. Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel for the safe and reliable operation of the Generation controls.
• Performs network maintenance functions and including supervised installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks. 
• Assists technicians in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with instrumentation and control system hardware.  Support routine, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Implements and documents security functions and procedures as directed for Operational Technology (OT) controls and networks.
• Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and configuration as directed.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• College degree in chemical or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanical processes, and control theory
• Working knowledge of the network architecture, deployment and maintenance of computerized information and industrial control systems.
• Basic knowledge of client-server and computer networking technologies.
• Basic skills to design and integrate systems to control and monitor mechanical and chemical processes.
• Basic knowledge of OT Security and OSI models
• Understanding of constraints and challenges for supporting 24/7 operations.
  
  

Skills Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various work projects and programs.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new tools and products independently.
• Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver’s license to drive to various company facilities. 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.  
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to support 24/7 operations.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two years working at the control specialist level or equivalent or combination of experience and advanced degrees and credentials.
• Experience with data and communications hardware and network installation and troubleshooting with experience in OT Systems preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial control systems preferred.

Control Engineer III

JOB FUNCTION:

Works independently to provide specialized expertise, skills and technical support for on-going assessment, support, improvement, and extension of the capabilities of the Operational Technology (OT) Control Systems.  Provides hands-on and supervisory support to meet corporate goals in service reliability, availability, and system efficiencies. Identifies, designs, implements, tests, and integrates systems to enhance and support the needs of generation controls and the systems they support. Responsible for planning, coordinating, installing, maintaining, optimizing, and enhancing OT systems for safe, reliable, efficient and secure power generation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains operating system, application software, modeling and full graphic displays, application code and databases for the Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel in the safe and timely operation of the Transmission, Distribution and Generation control systems. Maintains both the Primary and Back Up DCS systems.
• Assists the technical personnel in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with the DCS hardware, helping to develop specialized test software and procedures as indicated. Establishes and administers contracts for hardware maintenance support.
• Provides technological expertise, support and maintenance of security functions and procedures regarding DCS applications. Ensures compliance with corporate security policies and documentation of exceptions.
• Performs network administrator functions and plans, research, and directs the installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks.  
• Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and integration into the DCS.
• Investigates and evaluates technological advances in computer architecture, hardware and software, proposes necessary improvements to insure DCS availability, reliability and cost effectiveness. Assist in the procurement process of new systems and equipment (development of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of bids, and selection).  
• Makes database and display changes whenever applicable generation changes are made.  Support testing of any changes.
• Maintain various PLC logic and HMI programming systems.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Generation Control Specialist knowledge requirements
• Basic Working knowledge in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed below.
• Process Control Engineering
  • Control algorithm development and testing
  • Loop tuning, single, cascade
  • DCS hardware, software, firmware maintenance
  • Process analysis and troubleshooting
  • System advocacy
  • Consulting engineering
• Networking
  • Security architecture and standards
  • Firewall configuration and documentation
  • Switch Configuration
  • Packet Analysis
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Event forensics
  • Consulting Engineering
• Computers
  • OS build, security baselines for OT
  • Domain configuration and reporting
  • Computer configuration and reporting
  • Application installation and documentation
  • OS, hardware and application troubleshooting
  • Consulting Engineering
• OT Project Management
  • Project scoping, specification development
  • Advocacy, team selection, resource identification
  • Timeline and deliverable development
  • Risk analysis and alternatives development
  • Execution
    
    

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and effectively in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed above.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various work projects and programs.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new tools and products independently.
• Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver’s license to drive to various company facilities. 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. 
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to support 24/7 operations.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of three years working as a Control Engineer or equivalent or combination of experience and advanced degrees and credentials.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 3 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu (2 positions); Kahului - Maui (1 position) 

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Control Engineer I position is $66,000 to $82,500. The hiring range for Control Engineer II position is $79,600 to $101,600. The hiring range for Control Engineer III is $99,900 to $127,500.  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.

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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. 

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