III - Oahu, Maui

hawaiianel•Kailua, HI

3d•$66,000 - $127,500

About The Position

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. The P ER POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS Department of the P OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Management vacancies available. (Role: Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Control Engineer I, II, or III; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate. Control Engineer I JOB FUNCTION: Plays a supportive role in maintaining and improving power generation control systems and operational technology (OT) networks. Under the guidance of Senior Control Engineers, assists with system troubleshooting, documentation, maintenance, and cybersecurity tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in maintaining application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems Support engineers and technicians in troubleshooting instrumentation and control system hardware issues Participate in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems under supervision Help perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance of OT systems Support the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity functions and controls as directed Assist in hardware, operating system, and software updates and configurations Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, change logs, and maintenance records Learn and apply safe work practices, company policies, and procedures related to generation operations Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other duties as assigned. Control Engineer II JOB FUNCTION: Under direction of Consulting or Senior Engineer, provides technical support for the ongoing assessment, support, improvement, and extension of the capabilities and performance of generation control systems and networks. Provides support to meet corporate goals in service reliability, availability, and system efficiencies. Implements, tests, and integrates hardware and software to enhance and support the needs of generation controls and the systems as assigned. Maintains control networks for secure, efficient, and reliable operation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In consultation with Senior Controls Engineer, maintains Operational Technology operating systems, application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems. Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel for the safe and reliable operation of the Generation controls. Performs network maintenance functions and including supervised installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks. Assists technicians in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with instrumentation and control system hardware. Support routine, preventative and predictive maintenance. Implements and documents security functions and procedures as directed for Operational Technology (OT) controls and networks. Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and configuration as directed. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other duties as assigned. Control Engineer III JOB FUNCTION: Works independently to provide specialized expertise, skills and technical support for on-going assessment, support, improvement, and extension of the capabilities of the Operational Technology (OT) Control Systems. Provides hands-on and supervisory support to meet corporate goals in service reliability, availability, and system efficiencies. Identifies, designs, implements, tests, and integrates systems to enhance and support the needs of generation controls and the systems they support. Responsible for planning, coordinating, installing, maintaining, optimizing, and enhancing OT systems for safe, reliable, efficient and secure power generation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains operating system, application software, modeling and full graphic displays, application code and databases for the Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel in the safe and timely operation of the Transmission, Distribution and Generation control systems. Maintains both the Primary and Back Up DCS systems. Assists the technical personnel in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with the DCS hardware, helping to develop specialized test software and procedures as indicated. Establishes and administers contracts for hardware maintenance support. Provides technological expertise, support and maintenance of security functions and procedures regarding DCS applications. Ensures compliance with corporate security policies and documentation of exceptions. Performs network administrator functions and plans, research, and directs the installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks. Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and integration into the DCS. Investigates and evaluates technological advances in computer architecture, hardware and software, proposes necessary improvements to insure DCS availability, reliability and cost effectiveness. Assist in the procurement process of new systems and equipment (development of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of bids, and selection). Makes database and display changes whenever applicable generation changes are made. Support testing of any changes. Maintain various PLC logic and HMI programming systems. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

College degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Strong interest in automation, process control, and system design
Basic understanding of control theory, network fundamentals, and system integration
Basic knowledge of network architecture and computerized information systems used in industrial environments
Familiarity with industrial control systems
Understanding of OT security principles
Communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational levels.
Ability to analyze technical information and interpret procedures, technical standards, and manuals
Good organizational and analytical skills; detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities
Demonstrated initiative and motivation to learn new systems and technologies independently
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operators
Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver’s license to drive to various company facilities. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to support 24/7 operations.
College degree in chemical or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanical processes, and control theory
Working knowledge of the network architecture, deployment and maintenance of computerized information and industrial control systems.
Basic knowledge of client-server and computer networking technologies.
Basic skills to design and integrate systems to control and monitor mechanical and chemical processes.
Basic knowledge of OT Security and OSI models
Understanding of constraints and challenges for supporting 24/7 operations.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various work projects and programs.
Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new tools and products independently.
Generation Control Specialist knowledge requirements
Basic Working knowledge in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed below.
Process Control Engineering
Control algorithm development and testing
Loop tuning, single, cascade
DCS hardware, software, firmware maintenance
Process analysis and troubleshooting
System advocacy
Consulting engineering
Networking
Security architecture and standards
Firewall configuration and documentation
Switch Configuration
Packet Analysis
Network troubleshooting
Event forensics
Consulting Engineering
Computers
OS build, security baselines for OT
Domain configuration and reporting
Computer configuration and reporting
Application installation and documentation
OS, hardware and application troubleshooting
Consulting Engineering
OT Project Management
Project scoping, specification development
Advocacy, team selection, resource identification
Timeline and deliverable development
Risk analysis and alternatives development
Execution
Demonstrate ability to work independently and effectively in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed above.

Nice To Haves

Internship or limited work experience in control systems or operational technology preferred.
Familiarity with industrial automation or networked control systems desired.
Experience with data and communications hardware and network installation and troubleshooting with experience in OT Systems preferred.
Experience maintaining industrial control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems
Support engineers and technicians in troubleshooting instrumentation and control system hardware issues
Participate in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems under supervision
Help perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance of OT systems
Support the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity functions and controls as directed
Assist in hardware, operating system, and software updates and configurations
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, change logs, and maintenance records
Learn and apply safe work practices, company policies, and procedures related to generation operations
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Other duties as assigned.
In consultation with Senior Controls Engineer, maintains Operational Technology operating systems, application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems. Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel for the safe and reliable operation of the Generation controls.
Performs network maintenance functions and including supervised installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks.
Assists technicians in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with instrumentation and control system hardware. Support routine, preventative and predictive maintenance.
Implements and documents security functions and procedures as directed for Operational Technology (OT) controls and networks.
Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and configuration as directed.
Maintains operating system, application software, modeling and full graphic displays, application code and databases for the Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel in the safe and timely operation of the Transmission, Distribution and Generation control systems. Maintains both the Primary and Back Up DCS systems.
Assists the technical personnel in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with the DCS hardware, helping to develop specialized test software and procedures as indicated. Establishes and administers contracts for hardware maintenance support.
Provides technological expertise, support and maintenance of security functions and procedures regarding DCS applications. Ensures compliance with corporate security policies and documentation of exceptions.
Performs network administrator functions and plans, research, and directs the installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks.
Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and integration into the DCS.
Investigates and evaluates technological advances in computer architecture, hardware and software, proposes necessary improvements to insure DCS availability, reliability and cost effectiveness. Assist in the procurement process of new systems and equipment (development of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of bids, and selection).
Makes database and display changes whenever applicable generation changes are made. Support testing of any changes.
Maintain various PLC logic and HMI programming systems.