Switching Coordinator - 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 RD OPERATING DISPATCH Department of the P SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Process, coordinate, and create switching orders for scheduled clearances throughout the Oahu system identifying the sequence of steps to provide a safe electrical work environment for personnel, customer's contractor, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops switching orders for each scheduled clearance according to Holdoff Requests, scheduled outages, and in accordance to company safety protocols. Identifies the sequence of steps and tagging information. Receives and processes Limited Holdoff Requests (“LHO”).
• Coordinates with other departments and outside contractors to notify customers and other stakeholders of required scheduled switching, interruption of service, or replacement of equipment. Performs field checks and visits.
• Notifies the Generation Department and independent power producers (through contract administrators) of special generation requirements due to line switching and abnormal system conditions.  Coordinates maintenance and construction schedules with other departments to minimize the number of outages.
• Reviews system and customers’ equipment to determine means of safely scheduling clearances. Acts as a liaison between customers and the Company on jobs affecting system and large customers’ services. Works with Field Supervisor to schedule and deploy field personnel for large switching programs.
• Coordinates new equipment energizing to ensure that all concerned have met the necessary requirements to place the new equipment into service.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Completion of a Troubleman or Lineman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of generating procedures and transmission/distribution system.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing etc.)
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as the Safety & Health Manual, General Information Manual, Company/Union agreement, etc.
• Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe work environment.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret distribution/transmission maps and single line diagrams.
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3-5) years experience working in the Operations, Transmission and Distribution areas in the electricity utility field.
• Several (3-5) years as a System Operation Shift Supervisor and several (3-5) years experience as a Load Dispatcher or its equivalent.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Switching Coordinator [Req ID 10173] position is $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. 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.