Station Chemist - Kahe

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P IQ ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Department of the P GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Administers and maintains water treatment and chemical quality control programs at the power generating stations to ensure the continued long-term operation of the plant systems. Also performs as the system owner of the unit demineralizer water process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administrator of water chemistry programs.  Primary duties include:
  • Create and maintain unit specific water chemistry programs to ensure high unit reliability, efficiency, and longevity.
    • Create and maintain data tracking programs and provide monthly reports to Operations to ensure workplace performance standards are being monitored.
      • Monthly reports logged to measure the operational personnel’s performance in adhering to water chemistry programs.
      • Data trends tracked to show the status of boiler corrosion rates and steam quality entering the turbine.
    • Prevent generating unit forced outages due to water chemistry control deficiencies.
  • Execute weekly audit of station water chemistry data and programs.
  • Proficient in performing all chemistry procedures tasks outlined for Operations.
• Oversee and provide technical guidance and supervision of these work processes:
  • Unit specific guidelines for startups.
  • Unit chemical cleaning – Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
    • Provide the written chemical cleaning procedure based upon lab analysis and evaluations.
• Wastewater treatment facility –
  • Responsible for ensuring that powerplant waste streams are adequately treated to produce effluent that meets discharge standards.
• Train various plant personnel (OPS, Maintenance, Planners, Engineers) in the water chemistry sector.
  • Unit specific water chemistry, wastewater treatment facility (chemistry related).
• Ensure safe practices are used in chemical handling operations.
• System owner of the demineralizer systems at respective generating stations.
  • Responsible for the overall procurement, development, integration, modification, operation, maintenance of the demineralizer system and review operational datasheets.
    • Subject matter expert for demineralizer system.
    • Compose and update procedures related to operation and maintenance.
    • Create work packages related to the system.
    • Lead informative pre-job briefings.
    • Coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Supervise the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) technical information integration.
  • Required to commit 16-hours monthly as the Company’s representative to EPRI’s Program 226 -- Boiler and Turbine Steam and Cycle Chemistry.
  • Network with other utility companies nationwide to collaborate and define industry best practices.
• Assumes the duties of the Supervisor, Environmental Compliance when necessary.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of power plant chemistry with emphasis in inorganic and metallurgy chemistry normally obtained through college level courses or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient knowledge of:
  • State and Federal environmental regulations applicable to power plant operations. 
  • Power plant steam generator equipment and components.
  • Power plant water chemistry programs obtained through work experience (water/steam chemistry, demineralizer (ion exchange & Reverse Osmosis), wastewater, waste disposal).
  • Electric Power Research Institute and its research chemistry program (#226).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication.
• Possess leadership skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues as they arise and manage resolution with various levels of the organization. Must be able to execute and work collaboratively to see issues through to resolution.
• Must be able to read and understand power plant drawings, equipment diagrams and chemical data charts.
• 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 required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in a utility power plant or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of chemical laboratory experience.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Kapolei – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Station Chemist - Kahe [Req ID 9447] position is $69,700.00 to $87,100.00. 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.

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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
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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

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