Environmental Compliance Engineer - 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.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc., on your profile.

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

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P MC PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION FIELD SERVICES Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Ensures day-to-day regulatory compliance at Energy Delivery facilities and installations, relative to Federal, State, and County environmental regulations for air, water, hazardous materials, and noise.  Designs, oversees implementation of, and carries out tactical environmental compliance programs at the facilities, relying on Hawaiian Electric Environmental Department for strategic environmental support. Internally to the company, serves as primary point of contact on all environmental compliance matters involving the Energy Delivery process area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops facility plans and procedures and identifies physical facility improvements and best management practices to enable compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and laws.  Oversees implementation of the plans, procedures, physical improvements, and best management practices by company and contract personnel.  Regulatory activities covered by these plans, procedures and improvements include, but are not limited to, on-site environmental monitoring and sampling, spill prevention and response (SPCC & FSRP), pollution prevention, waste minimization, waste handling and disposal, regulatory agency notifications and submittals (coordinated with Hawaiian Electric Environmental), recordkeeping, and compliance with environmental discharge and emission limits.
• Maintains required environmental records and documents for the Energy Delivery facilities and installations.
• Working with departmental training coordinators and Hawaiian Electric Environmental Department, implements environmental training program for Energy Delivery personnel.  Assists with definition of training needs, scheduling of training classes, and maintenance of personnel training records.  Conducts routine environmental compliance awareness briefings for company and contract personnel.  Serves as resource of environmental information for Department personnel.
• Represents Energy Delivery process area on all tours and inspections of transmission and distribution facilities and baseyards conducted by state and Federal environmental regulatory agencies and works through Hawaiian Electric Environmental to provide follow-up information. Represents Energy Delivery in internal environmental audits of Energy Delivery facilities and installations. Conducts routine facility environmental inspections.  Plans and implements corrective actions identified in audits and inspections supported by Department personnel as necessary.
• Plans and manages outside environmental service contracts that arise out of facility environmental compliance activities, such as waste transportation and disposal, and environmental cleanups.
• Assists Hawaiian Electric Environmental Department in strategic environmental activities, including policy development and implementation, interacting with the public, permit applications and renewals, environmental investigations, and broad compliance program development and oversight.
• Keeps abreast of current and pending regulations by interfacing regularly with the Hawaiian Electric Environmental Department, and through individual study.
• Develops and administers environmental budget (capital and O&M) for Energy Delivery process area.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, geology physics or similar) or engineering is required. 
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, state, and county environmental laws, regulations and procedures.  
• Thorough knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems and processes to which environmental regulatory requirements are applicable.
• Working knowledge of the principles of environmental science, technology, equipment, and environmental management techniques, normally acquired through a Bachelor of Science or engineering degree in an appropriate environmental discipline.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe hardware and associated software. Demonstrated computer literacy in spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate complex regulatory jargon into simple terms.
• Ability to read and understand highly technical information contained in a wide variety of environmental regulatory documents, and ability to synthesize this information into the development of environmental compliance plans and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with all levels of personnel, both internal to the company and outside the company.
• Ability to apply tact, courtesy, and discretion in difficult and sensitive situations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other technical drawings.
• Management skills necessary to plan, coordinate and lead projects.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple (5-7) years of direct electrical transmission and distribution system experience administering environmental regulatory compliance programs.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Environmental Compliance Engineer [Req ID 10382] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. 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.” 

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