SCADA Integration Engineer - Oahu

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

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

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs on-site field work including conducting tailboards, creating and submitting Limited Holdoff requests, oversee quality and accuracy of work performed in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs on-site field work including conducting tailboards, creating and submitting Limited Holdoff requests, oversee quality and accuracy of work performed in the field.
• Develops and performs required equipment testing prior to placing in-service.
• Prepares and submits Equipment Approval documents for equipment in-service authorization.
• Participates in the addition of co-generation and renewable sources added to the HECO system by collaboratively reviewing, installing, testing, and approving associated SCADA equipment.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and gives recommendations to test results or test data.
• Designs, tests, documents, updates, and configures system hardware, communications, telemetry, and operating system software to optimize system control and monitoring applications specific to project design and operating requirements, including configuring, testing, and monitoring using various communication protocols.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to electrical drawings, system plans troubleshooting, calibration procedures, test data and device settings.
• Recommends and implements equipment modifications, including field modifications.  Compiles performance data and performs failure analysis to improve equipment reliability.
• Runs diagnostic routines and analyzes system malfunctions on front end processors, modems, computer peripherals, remote terminal units, generator control units, generator control panels, transducers, recorders, power supplies, watt-hour meters and relays.  Integrates, tests, monitors, and analyzes power quality instruments and data.
• Manages Instrument and Controls field crews and coordinates work with other divisions, departments, customers, contractors and manufacturers. Assists Engineering departments in special projects.
• Technical support of IP Networking, optimizing system performance and network security which includes data encryption.  Comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards, i.e., cyber security pertaining to control systems.
• Prepares special reports, makes sketches, graphs, and conducts special tests. Considers and analyzes new technologies.
• Provides engineering level technical support to Substation, Relay Shop, System Operations, Engineering, Power Plant, IT/Telecom, Technical Services, Project Management and others.
• Must be available for emergency calls at all times. 
• 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

• BS degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline from an accredited college. Engineering school is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of digital logic, electronics, electrical engineering fundamentals, and microprocessor based technology normally acquired through college level engineering courses, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of communications systems fundamentals, telemetry, various test equipment, computer systems software, firmware and programming languages. 
• Working knowledge of various SCADA communication protocols such as Landis & Gyr 8979, IEC61850, Modbus, and DNP 3.0.
• 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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve technical problems in the field under adverse conditions.
• Strong interpersonal 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 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.

Experience Requirements

• 4-6 years of engineering experience working with SCADA systems, telecommunications, system commissioning or digital and electronic computer and control systems. A BS in Engineering may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the SCADA Integration Engineer [Req ID 9833] 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.” 

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