Supervisor, Power Plant

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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.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P IY CIP STATION OPERATIONS Department of the P GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Supervise daily operation and maintenance activities at the Campbell Industrial Park Power Plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates work activities for the safe and efficient operation of the Campbell Industrial Park (CIP) Power Plant generation and Barbers Point Tank Farm (BPTF) facilities including work assignments, problem analysis, training, safety, employee development, employee scheduling, etc.  Supervises and administers all CIP Operations Division personnel matters including performance appraisals and interviews, recognition of employee achievements, and disciplinary actions.  Provides day-to-day supervision to CIP Maintenance Division personnel and coordinates staffing and personnel issues with the CIP Maintenance Supervisor. Ensures that concise operating logs and necessary records are up-to-date and well-maintained to effectively trend the performance of the CIP Plant generation facilities and implements controls needed to optimize plant performance.  Supervises and coordinates water quality control, demineralized water production and chemical treatment programs.
• Coordinates operational aspects of maintenance and engineering activities for the CIP and BPTF facilities.  Coordinates and prioritizes maintenance activities with the CIP Maintenance Supervisor from an operational perspective.  Supervises and directs day-to-day work activities for the BU maintenance personnel performing preventative maintenance.  Participates in design reviews and technical solutions for upgrades, improvements, and corrections. Identifies process improvements. Coordinates activities with System Operations.
• Recognizes and responds to compliance issues for safety, environmental, Department of Transportation, and other regulatory agencies.  Supervises and coordinates wastewater treatment plant operations and directs technical adjustments of wastewater treatment process and equipment. Prepares and submits reports to various parties relative to compliance.  Works with various departments, such as Environmental and Safety to ensure records are properly maintained.
• Responds to major abnormal condition of plant equipment and systems operations.  Compiles written reports and participates in the design, implementation, and monitoring of permanent fixes for equipment and system problems. 
• Schedules fuel oil deliveries and chemical deliveries, ensuring the CIP facility maintains adequate supply levels.  
• Models behaviors consistent with Company values.  Works with others to accomplish goals and objectives and maintain improvement in practices and procedures.
• Promotes teamwork, reinforces and mentors subordinates in the application of improvement tools, techniques, and behaviors to expose and eliminate waste from daily work assignments.
• Effectively applies the Daily Management System methods to continuously improve the safety, quality, speed, timeliness, and cost of all work processes within assigned span of control.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of combustion turbines, boilers, steam turbines, diesel engines, water treatment systems, generators and auxiliary equipment; or similar.
• Working knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computerized control systems and personal computer software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union agreement, Accident Prevention Manual, General Information Manual, Code of Conduct, etc.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement deployment system, principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including professional written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; and the willingness and ability to train others.
• In-depth mechanical and troubleshooting skills for combustion turbines, boilers, steam turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to remain flexible in demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data related to equipment performance and maintenance requirements.
• 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

• Multiple years (5-7) of related work experience in power production operations or maintenance.
• Several years (3-5) supervisory experience.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Kapolei – Oahu 

 Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supervisor, Power Plant - CIP [Req ID 10464] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. 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.

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

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