Engineer, Operations - Maui

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M OD DISPATCH Department of the M SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides engineering analysis, expertise, and technical support of power system operation to ensure high service reliability and operational safety. Performs assessments for the performance of current and future generation equipment; feasibility assessments of new generation technologies for integration into the system. Utilizes continuous improvement best practices such as LEAN Six Sigma to enhance and achieve high performance with a safety mindset and operational excellence; and practice our Company’s service promise and standards, and core Company values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages, contingencies, and operational problems. Investigates and evaluates abnormal voltages, equipment loading and overload capabilities; initiates and follows up on corrective action. Provides operational input in performing and reviewing future generation, transmission, and distribution asset proposals and planning studies. Travels to field sites, as required.
• Prepares generating unit operating schedule to meet forecasted peaks with adequate operating reserves and meet operating restrictions. Tracks daily system demand, analyzes trends, and forecasts system peaks. Obtains and evaluates status of operating capabilities, limitations, and outages of all generating units; prepares daily capacity and equipment outage reports. Provides generation and system information required by the City, State and Federal Agencies. Supports the planning and integration of renewable energy resources into existing and/or new generation equipment. Develops solutions to grid management and control tool issues. Manages growth of distributed energy resources through the assessment of impacts to the electrical system and development of solutions to maintain the grid stability and safety.
• Provides support for the System Operation Department planning processes through analysis of operating performance parameters and providing input into the prediction models such as production simulations. Provides analysis of the production simulation results and evaluates the level of confidence for the model outputs. Maintain and tune operating system (e.g., EMS, OMS, etc.) engineering models and engineering applications.
• Informs and advises the Engineering and Planning Departments of immediate and anticipated problems on the system which requires design or planning corrections and improvements. Reviews and comments on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements. Coordinates and assists with commissioning and completing system and power plant related projects.
• Performs post-disturbance analyses of major outages and proposes improvements to restoration sequences and other operating procedures.
• Investigates and provides accurate information on specific events affecting the system. Provides Corporate Communication, Regulatory, Customer Service, and Energy Services Departments with information on interruptions and emergency outages. Investigates and takes appropriate action to resolve customer complaints, problems, or questions. Contributes information to assist Risk Management Divisions investigations on claims. Performs field checks as required.
• Provides after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems and assists in storm or large outage situations.
• Serves as a back-up for the Operations Planning Manager.
• Participates in Hawaiian Electric emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and theories acquired through a college level curriculum resulting in a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of utility planning principles, including, but not limited to, electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution planning, normally acquired through college level curriculum in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent utility work experience. Emphasis in the field of Power System Analysis is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of utility economic analyses, environmental and other state and federal laws and regulations as related to the company’s corporate plans and Energy Planning processes.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, databases, and specialized load flow and resource planning/optimizing models.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen for details, formulates constructive and progressive ideas, and conveys information in a positive manner.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to handle various complex projects and programs.
• Strong project management and teamwork skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, design processes and execute accordingly in order to achieve desired results.
• Ability to establish long range plans for the generating assets and develop a portfolio of options for existing and new generating assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop processes for assessing options and formulating recommendations for plans and projects.
• Ability to develop detailed and complex plans, such as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), utilizing long term planning skills.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (8+) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Design or operations of utility generation or T&D systems.
  • Experience in power generation engineering and design.
  • Experience in system operations.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with emphasis in power engineering or equivalent required.
• Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Kahului – Maui

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Engineer, Operations [Req ID 9212] position is $105,600.00 to $137,100.00. 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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with 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.