Technical Trainer

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

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.

Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

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

JOB FUNCTION:

Identifies training needs, leads, directs, develops, implements, and monitors technical training with a focus on operational and/or maintenance activities to ensure employees meet training requirements. Provides training and guidance for the safe, reliable, and economic operation of Hawaiian Electric Company’s generating systems. Ensures employees training is in compliance with all company standards and State and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Training Development - Conducts training needs assessments. Researches, analyzes, develops, and evaluates training to ensure company goals and objectives are achieved. Develops evaluation tools and proficiency testing to ensure competency. Documents and updates the department’s training procedures and manuals. Develops and administers development opportunities for succession planning. Coordinates training sessions.
• On-going Training - Documents and updates the department’s training procedures and manuals. Tracks department training to ensure all aspects of training is current. Oversees various Department training initiatives.
• Trains employees on new/updated operating procedures. Provides support to others on matters related to the development and implementation of training programs.
• Develop and provide training material for the implementation of a human performance program within assigned departments of the Power Supply Process Area. Program material should include improving personnel safety, unit availability as well as reduce operating costs.
• Oversees training for Supervisors and Maintenance Working Foremen. Researches, analyzes, develops, and evaluates training for new Supervisors. Develops betterment training for current supervisors. Observes overhauls, monitors unit start-ups, reviews work process and provides direction as needed. Assists supervisors with trouble shooting and investigating operational and/or maintenance problems.
• Researches, analyzes, develops, evaluates, coordinates and schedules training for Operator Trainees and/or Apprentices. Performs administrative functions including: Tracks employees training progress and performance, prepares performance appraisals, and maintains department training records.
• Assists in the development, monitoring and analyzing of the division’s annual training budget.
• Performs other incidental duties. which include items such as giving power plant tours, maintaining training equipment and facilities, and procuring contractors.
• Temporarily substitutes for the Shift Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor as required. This includes enforcement of operating and company polices and labor contracts to achieve consistent and effective operating activities.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge in the operation and maintenance of generating units, electrical system, digital controls systems, switchyards, transmission, distribution, and substation facilities.
• Knowledge of human performance behavior and methods to mitigate error.
• Knowledge of operating and maintenance policies and operating emergency corrective procedures.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications.
• Knowledge of the requirements for compliance with State and Federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes including:
  • Participate on continuous improvement teams.
  • Learn and apply basic LEAN tools.
  • Learn and practice problem solving.
  • Follow and improve standard work.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the willingness and ability to train.
• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused well informed workforce. Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support company initiatives
• Able to read, comprehend and utilize technical publications such as manufacturer’s instruction manuals, unit data books, blueprints and piping and instrument diagrams.
• Troubleshooting skills to determine operating and maintenance problems with the units and equipment.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.
• Must be able to work various shifts.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7) of operational and/or maintenance related experience in an electric utility or equivalent.
• Several (3-5) years of experience in analyzing, developing and/or implementing technical training programs desired.
• A few years (1-2) of related work experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity.
• A few years (1-2) of related experience in preparing operating budgets and managing expenses preferred.
• A few years (1-2) experience training peers or subordinates.
• Qualified or capable of qualifying as a Shift Supervisor and possess supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals in a power plant setting preferred.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Pearl City – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Technical Trainer [Req ID 9358] position is $85,700.00 to $109,300.00. 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.