Generation Engineer

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P YI GENERATION ENGINEERING Department of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide project management, engineering, and technical support, for the execution and coordination of power plant operation, maintenance, and project activities to optimize the availability and reliability of the generating units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and coordinates capital and O&M projects in the plants, including scope definition, design concept and review cost estimates, bid review, construction scheduling, contract administration, field redesign, startup support and training.  Recommend approval of contractor payments and change orders to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with specifications, governing codes and regulations. Monitors project progress and conducts field investigation to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule.
• Provides technical assistance; monitors, reviews, troubleshoots and recommends improved operating and maintenance procedures and techniques to maximize plant availability and efficiency.
• Provides input to the capital and O&M budgets of manpower and material allocation for improvement projects.  Issues requisitions for materials and contract services to support plant O&M and capital work.
• Conducts on-site forced outage investigations. Compiles and analyzes equipment and malfunction information and makes recommendations for future avoidance based on good engineering practices. Follows up on recommendations.  Initiates and/or conducts engineering studies and analysis of equipment and systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.
• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of company strategic objectives.
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of quality initiatives and Company values. Supports two-way communication to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
• 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 the theories and principles of chemistry, physics, electrical circuits, thermal dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, structural analysis, heat transfer, and vibration analysis normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, project management, graphics, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of cost accounting, economics, and budgeting principles normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of permitting, safety, environmental, and federal and state regulations.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret raw data and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel, internal/external customers and suppliers), both verbally and in written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.
• 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

• Several years (3-5) of engineering experience in electric utility operations and maintenance and project management or equivalent.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Pearl City – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Generation Engineer [Req ID 8830] position is $94,100.00 to $120,100.00. 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.