UAS Program Manager - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

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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:

Under general direction of higher level management, operates and manages all activities of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”) group.  Ensures that UAS is operated as “One Company” in compliance with government regulations and Company policies and procedures. Performs various analytical and administrative tasks and training to keep the UAS group operational.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the planning, coordination, and scheduling (and notification process) of UAS missions with appropriate parties within respective Company’s departments/divisions. 
• Operates and maintains UAS per government regulations (ie. FAA, State and Local Authorities) and Company policies and procedures.  Employee may act as lead of a UAS mission where the team maybe comprised of employees from other departments.   
• Assists in the procurement process (which includes the scope of work and specifications for bid, evaluates proposals, makes recommendations, initiate SAP orders, create work authorizations, and process invoices for payments) for hiring/retaining UAS Contractors and data management platform.
• Manages UAS equipment and accessories by tracking usage and initiating procurement activities to replace, upgrade and service such equipment within an established operating budget.
• Assist with the development, management of the operating budget for the UAS group, and cost/benefit metrics to justify continuance of the UAS program.
• Assists with (1) the development of training programs; (2) conducts training on UAS operations/services; (3) implementation of training and professional development programs for UAS members and ensures training and professional resources are available.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in UAS for electric utility applications.  This may involve participating in conference and seminars and meeting with industry experts.
• Assists on major task forces and standing committees as subject matter expert on UAS issues. Provide information and data to support Company in regulatory and other proceedings concerning UAS before external agencies and groups such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, the Hawaii State Legislature and Federal Aviation Administration.
• Assists with development and implementation of policies, processes and procedures for utilizing UAS for Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaii Electric Light as needed. This includes but is not limited to creating, organizing and managing documentation to demonstrate compliance per government regulations and Company policies and procedures.  Oversees quality control measures (and reporting) to ensure UAS services are effective, accurate, timely and adds value to the departments needing such services.
• Coordinate with Information Technology & Services or 3rd party vendor on information management needs to securely store and manage UAS mission data.  Data gathered from missions into an information management system and make data available for use by Company personnel.
• Ensure UAS Contractors have required Company training (e.g. safety and environmental requirements) and conduct pre-mission coordination meetings with UAS Contractors and Company Subject Matter Experts.  Assist UAS Contractors during missions (if needed) and transfer data gathered into an information management system.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• An associate or higher college degree in the electrical or electronic field, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, designing, installing, and/or inspection of electrical transmission, distribution or generating facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of operating unmanned systems or remotely operated systems.
• Working knowledge of information technology systems for design or inspection applications.
• Working knowledge of procuring materials, equipment or services.
• Working knowledge of leading/supervising teams.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, MS Access database, etc.
• Working knowledge of City, State and Federal laws, regulations and procedures as related to specific projects and assignments.
• Working knowledge of iOS and Android operating systems and devices.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrates leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communications skills and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company, with outside contractors and consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Ability to evaluate new technology and incorporate into existing processes to gain efficiencies. 
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to develop new and/or revise existing procedures and standards that will increase the productivity and efficiency of the group.
• Ability to mentor and be a reliable resource for the training and development of UAS operators.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to handle confrontational situations, difficult and/or sensitive issues.  Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Demonstrates in-depth analytical and administrative skills for such tasks as demonstrating compliance to regulations or Company policies and developing scope of work for procurement activities.
• 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

• Extensive (7 years) relevant utility experience in the planning, design, inspection, construction or maintenance of transmission, distribution or generating facilities.
• Minimum 3 years experience in information technology systems for design, or inspection applications.
• Minimum 3 years experience in operating unmanned or remotely operated systems.
• Minimum 3 years experience leading teams.
• Must have current pilot license (issued under 14 CFR part 61) or RPIC with current FAA Part 107 certification.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the UAS Program Manager [Req ID 10230] position is $87,400.00 to $111,500.00. 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.

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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;
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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

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.