Environmental Technician - Maui

hawaiianel•Kahului, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The M QS SUBSTATION & METER SUBSTATION Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. This role performs semi-skilled work in the clean-up, mitigation, removal, and decommissioning of oil-filled equipment and other apparatuses used in the distribution of electric energy. The position also involves completing required documentation, including database entry, form entry, sketches, and mapping, and utilizing applicable tools and equipment. The Environmental Technician will also assist personnel of other work groups for the installation, maintenance, and removal of equipment.

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.
Must have State of Hawaii Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Must be able to obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Act (HAZWOPER) training.
Must be able to qualify for Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Will be required for off-island and after-hours work.
Must have 2 years minimum work experience in the construction field including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, utility equipment and infrastructure including excavation and trench shoring or equivalent experience.
Must have or be able to qualify for MECO's Forklift training within 3 months of hire.
Must have working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office products - MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

As needed and in accordance with proper procedures, responds to and cleans up both PCB and non-PCB transformer oil releases.
Performs mitigation measures for oil filled equipment and other electrical equipment and apparatus used for the distribution of electric energy.
Decommissions transformers and other electrical equipment and apparatus used for the distribution of electric energy.
Connects and operates oil filter; receives and disburses oil.
Completes documentation requirements associated with work tasks in accordance to Company and other regulatory policy and standards.
Performs work in accordance with the Company’s construction and safety standards and all other applicable rules and regulations: works from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instruction to perform work assignments.
Is responsible to ensure public’s safety at work sites.
Drives/operates company vehicles including vans, trucks, forklifts, overhead cranes and material handling equipment. May drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials.
Operates all tools and equipment of the trade.
Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all assigned equipment and machinery utilized in performing construction work.
Reports any discrepancies encountered during job tasks.
Uses test equipment and tools of the trade.
Mixes and/or places concrete using approved concrete field practices.
Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.