Analytical Chemist / Senior Analytical Chemist - Oahu

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

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P JC CHEMISTRY Department of the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Analytical Chemist / Senior Analytical Chemist; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Analytical Chemist

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs comprehensive chemical and physical analysis in support of Power Supply and Energy Delivery operations and subsidiary utilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs chemical analyses. Applies Environmental Protection Agency, American Society for Testing and Materials, and other standard instrumental to environmental, industrial product, and process samples for the determination of physical properties and chemical constituents.  Uses analytical instrumentation to include elemental analyzers, flashpoint apparatus, calorimeters, viscometers, gas and ion chromatographs, and spectrophotometers. Performs routine maintenance tasks and trouble shoots instruments to achieve optimum performance.  Prepares reagents and standard solutions; performs calibration and quality control tasks related to obtaining reliable results.  Performs calculations related to testing to convert raw data into final sample results.  Evaluates final data to ensure compliance with established criteria and takes corrective actions when needed.
• Records instrument checks, testing conditions, calculations, final results, and quality control data in appropriate logs.  Enters results in the Laboratory Information Management System and prepares data packages for peer and supervisor review.
• Performs sample preparation tasks to include weighing, extraction, drying, dilutions, and clean up to remove interferences.  Utilizes techniques such as liquid-liquid and solid-liquid extractions, filtering, solvent reduction, and column clean up.
• Provides laboratory and client services support.  Performs assorted tasks related to laboratory operations to include SOP preparation, sample processing and accountability, waste disposal, and supply ordering.  Supports the needs of lab clients by providing sampling and analysis information, assisting with sample collection, and performing on-site analysis to support plant operations and overhauls.  In support of continuous improvement goals and objectives, participates in projects and studies to improve existing practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials.  Serves as a role model for continuous improvement behaviors.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related physical science with working knowledge of the principles of analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry including instrumental analyses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of quality control principles and practices and their application to analytical chemistry.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• 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 workplace environment.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Basic knowledge of job-related environmental rules and regulations.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of analytical instruments and their software applications.
• Ability to assess the quality of analytical results and determines a course of action if established criteria are not met.
• Skill in the use of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to achieve precise and accurate results.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet both timeliness and quality requirements in a laboratory setting.
• Analytical and computational skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Experience Requirements

Several (3-5) years of experience in an industrial or analytical laboratory with one year in an environmental area or equivalent preferred.

Senior Analytical Chemist

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides technical leadership for projects to improve laboratory operations and to solve problems in support of utility operations.  Serves as subject matter expert in electric utility laboratory science.  Performs comprehensive chemical and physical analysis in support of operations in Power Supply and Energy Delivery process areas for Hawaiian Electric and subsidiary utilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the technical project leader for projects requiring evaluation and selection, application, and validation of methodology to solve operational problems and meet the needs for information. Assists, coaches, and mentors co-workers. Critically examines new and current procedures/practices/applications; offers recommendations for procedural changes that improve quality and/or efficiency. Serves as a subject matter expert in multiple technical areas of laboratory operations. Provides technical information and service to solve operational problems.
• Serves as principle advisor to the Laboratory Director on matters related to analytical methodology, quality assurance, and capital item evaluation and selection; may serve as a member of the interview and selection team for new laboratory employees.
• Performs sample preparation and chemical analyses. Applies Environmental Protection Agency, American Society for Testing and Materials, and other standard methods to environmental, industrial product, and process samples for the determination of physical properties and chemical constituents. Uses analytical instrumentation to include elemental analyzers, flashpoint appartatus, calimeters, viscometers, gas and ion chromatograph’s, and spectrophotometers.  Performs routine maintenance tasks and troubleshoots instruments to achieve optimum performance. Performs sample preparation tasks to include weighing, extraction, digestion, filtering, solvent reduction, and column clean-up. Prepares reagents and standard solutions; performs calibration and quality control tasks related to obtaining reliable results. Evaluates final data to ensure compliance with established criteria and takes corrective actions when needed.
• Performs data reduction and documentation. Performs calculations related to testing to convert raw data into final sample results. Evaluates results to ensure they meet reliability standards. Records instrument checks, testing conditions, calculations, final results, and quality control data in appropriate logs.  Enters results in the Laboratory Information Management System and prepares data packages for peer and supervisor review.
• Provides laboratory and client services support. Performs assorted tasks related to laboratory operations to include SOP preparation, sample processing and accountability, and supply ordering. Supports the needs of laboratory clients by providing sampling and analysis information, assisting with sample collection, and performing on-site analysis to support plant operations. In support of continuous improvement goals and objectives, leads and participates in projects and studies to improve existing practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials. Provides leadership and serves as a role model for continuous improvement behaviors.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related physical science with a subject matter expert knowledge of the principles and practice of multiple specialty areas of laboratory science as they relate to electric utility power production and energy delivery.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices and their application to analytical chemistry.
• Technical knowledge of personal computers and related software, laboratory equipment, and instrument operation and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry requirements established through environmental standards and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to learn and use a variety of software applications.
• Skilled in the use of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to achieve precise and accurate results. Ability to assess the quality of analytical results and determines a course of action.
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational, and time-management skills to handle various projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• 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.
• Skill in applying knowledge and experience to solve non-routine and novel operational problems.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement skills including the ability to identify improvement opportunities, lead improvement teams, develop and apply standard work, and improve standard work through structured problem solving.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple (5 or more) years of experience in analytical chemistry with 2-3 years in a testing laboratory or equivalent preferred.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Pearl City – Oahu 

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Analytical Chemist [Req ID 9975] position is $71,100 to $88,800. The hiring range for the Senior Analytical Chemist [Req ID 9975] position is $87,400 to $111,500. 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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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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