Supervisor, Fire Safety - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FS SAFETY OAHU Department of the P SAFETY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Oversees and drive fire prevention and safety on properties across the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Designs, implements, and supervises fire safety plans, policies, procedures, protocols, and fire safety training programs to safeguard lives and properties. Leads cross-departmental initiatives to address systemic fire safety risks, and represents the organization in audits, external inspections, and regulatory engagements. Manages fire safety risk assessments and inspection program, focusing on fire hazards, proper operation of suppression devices, adequacy of fire escapes and exits, and general compliance with fire codes. Collaborates with other business areas, including Facilities, Security, and Risk Management to ensure proper installation and maintenance of fire protection systems. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fire Prevention and Fire Safety
  • Responsible for fire safety requirements across all work locations of the company, including maintaining and enhancing fire protection systems. Fire protection systems include, but not limited to, water-based fire suppression systems, standpipe systems, chemical-based fire suppression systems, gaseous clean agent fire suppression systems, fire pump and control system, water supply and storage system, firefighting access, and fire hydrant systems, advanced early warning and conventional fire alarm/detection and mass notification system, fire alarm reporting system, smoke/control/management system, structural fireproofing system, firestop system, life safety, fire-resistance-rated construction, facility mutual fire exposure protection systems, hazardous material/waste protection, etc. 
  • Oversees the development of strategic roadmaps for system modernization and compliance readiness, aligning fire protection infrastructure with operational priorities. Advises senior leadership on risk mitigation strategies and investment planning related to fire safety infrastructure.
  • Spearheads all work relating to fire safety and prevention to ensure enterprise-level compliance with NFPA guidance and all appropriate authorities having jurisdiction. Responsible for the effective operational delivery of service, strategic input to the systems, programs, and associated business tactics related to fire prevention and fire safety. Monitors fire protection systems and respond promptly to alarms and emergencies and develops programs and training to other locations to ensure correct response. Oversees inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local, state, and national fire safety regulations and standards. Addresses deficiencies and recommend improvements. Develops and executes strategies across departments for short and long-term projects to ensure continuous enhancement and improvement of fire protection systems. 
  • Manages contractors on installation/upgrades/servicing/maintenance of fire protection systems, ensuring work is carried out to current legal standards. Oversees entire project to ensure scope, budget, and timeline are on target and maintain strategic alignment with organization’s priorities.
  • Develops and implements fire safety policies and procedures; manages and oversees inspection programs and conducts regular fire safety inspections of facilities and equipment; leads risk assessment and safety audit activities to identify fire hazards and implement preventative/corrective measures. Coordinates fire code compliance follow-up to ensure corrective measures has been taken.
  • Advises on and supports delivery of fire training for the organization. Manages and oversees training drills between emergency services and local fire departments.
  • Maintains records of fire protection system inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Manages inventory of fire system equipment and supplies.
  • Coordinates with Risk Management for the completion of the annual insurance audits. Supports the completion of fire safety based corrective actions.

• Leadership and Teamwork
  • Responsible for management, performance and activities of direct reports to include setting and communicating performance standards, allocating workload, developing goal setting, providing on-going coaching, training and development, evaluating performance, recognizing employee achievements, initiating disciplinary action where appropriate, and driving engagement to enhance fire safety competency.
  • Fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring team performance supports broader organizational goals. 
  • Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to refine fire safety objectives and initiatives to ensure alignment with the organization strategies.

• Other General Duties
  • Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned or requested.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of fire prevention principles, and fire safety practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of codes, laws, and regulations related to fire prevention principles, fire protection systems, and fire safety practices and procedures.
• Experience with various fire protection systems, including fire detection, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of building construction (including electrical, plumbing, and construction methods), design, and materials as related to fire prevention and fire control, fire protection systems, and plan review.
• Knowledge of fire and building codes, and state and national fire codes, and safety regulations as required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreement contractual interpretations and compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Knowledge of electrical utility emergency response.
• Detailed knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications such as Microsoft Office. SharePoint, SAP and Project Management software tools.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and forecasting systems and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence across departments, and manage vendor performance in alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Strong analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to manage simultaneously a variety of projects, programs and assignments.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to establish long-range outcomes and specify strategies and actions necessary to achieve objectives; ability to analyze risks, benefits and opportunities of strategies.
• Ability to innovate by searching for new ways to improve existing processes or systems; addresses gaps by creating innovative and unique solutions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with and communicate with all levels of the organization, including bargaining unit, management, and regulatory; and the willingness and ability to train.
• 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

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college with a major in fire science, fire technology, operations management, or a related field.
• Multiple (5+) years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire code enforcement, and fire safety management or related role.
• Several (3-5) years of utility or industrial safety experience, including project management, operations emergency response.
• Several (3-5) years demonstrated supervisory experience including budgeting, workforce utilization planning, statistical analysis, and/or supervising bargaining unit employees.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent certification preferred.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supv, Fire Safety [Req ID 9843] position is $97,900.00 to $125,000.00. 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.

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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

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