Project Scheduler - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Companies•Pearl City, HI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The P IM ADMIN-GENERATION MAINTENANCE Department of the P GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. The primary role of the Project Scheduler is to assist Generation Oahu with the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes on equipment overhauls, generating unit outages and station maintenance activities. The Project Scheduler is responsible for the efficient and effective use of planning and scheduling resources to conduct overhaul, outage maintenance and station maintenance activities which result in minimum downtown and maximum productivity. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Project Scheduler is empowered to manage work priority, define craft and skills and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient overhaul and outage work plan.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of engineering normally acquired through advanced college level courses or equivalent experience.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project engineering, project management and construction associated with electric utility facilities and systems normally acquired through extensive professional engineering experience.
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures as related to specific projects.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
Working knowledge of “island” utility technical and planning requirements applicable to project management from planning stages through implementation stages to commercial operation date.
Knowledge of operating procedures and practices of an electric utility production department.
Knowledge of an electric utility accounting and budgeting system.
Participate on continuous improvement teams; learn and apply basic LEAN tools; learn and practice problem solving; and follow and improve standard work.
Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with all levels of the company and with outside contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
Demonstrated skills and proficiency with scheduling programs and resource leveling.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill with business contracts including the solicitation, negotiation, and management of contracts.
Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and time constraints, conflicting priorities.
Demonstrated presentation and platform skills for effective group presentations.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
Demonstrated ability to manage successfully multiple projects simultaneously.
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.
Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or civil disciplines with several (3-5) years of experience in maintenance or operations of power plants; OR Graduate of a trade school with multiple (5-7) years experience in maintenance and overhauling of power plant equipment; OR Extensive (7 or more) years experience in maintenance and overhauling of power plant equipment; some of that experience preferably at the working foreman level or supervisory level experience.
Few years (1-3) experience in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary work management specialist for Generation Oahu by reviewing planned work associated with overhauls, generating unit outages, projects, and station backlog to determine scope, duration, priority, sequencing, and resource requirements.
Coordinates with Leads, Supervisors, Engineering, Operations Supervisors, and Resource Planners to ensure work is properly defined, ready for execution, and aligned with safety, operational, and project commitments.
Develops, integrates, and maintains comprehensive workforce and work schedules for overhauls, outages, daily maintenance, and other station activities, including the five-year Generation Oahu maintenance plan, to maximize resource utilization and support safe, efficient execution.
Uses available scheduling software to analyze schedule logic, competing priorities, unit availability, material and budget constraints, and labor supply and demand.
Coordinates the effective use of maintenance crafts, operations personnel, and contractors, and provides scheduling direction between Generation Operations and Planning & Maintenance to optimize execution and meet project timelines.
Develops, tracks, analyzes, and maintains accurate and timely performance metrics for maintenance, planning and scheduling functions, including schedule compliance, resource utilization, backlog performance, and plan-versus-actual results.
Prepares reports and provides feedback to the Generation Planning and Maintenance Manager and other leaders to support continuous improvement, schedule optimization, and effective execution of maintenance and outage work.
Serves as a point of contact to update the department intranet site, and to update materials posted on other visual communication media (4Winds software) utilized by the department.
Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of the corporate and department mission/vision.
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.
Supports two-way communication to ensure feedback is received and customer satisfaction is achieved.
Looks for and incorporates continuous improvement on job estimates, planning and scheduling by incorporating feedback from Maintenance Supervisors, Leads, Operations Supervisors, Engineers and Resource Planners.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.