Resource Planner - Oahu

hawaiianel•Pearl City, HI

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About The Position

The P YP PSED PLANNING Department of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Researches, plans, schedules, monitors, and coordinates work and materials to integrate and manage maintenance, operations and capital project activities optimizing utilization of Power Supply resources.

Requirements

Working knowledge of engineering principles in power plant operations, maintenance and design normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of power plant practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of project management principles.
Working knowledge of reading blueprints, electrical drawings, instrument control drawings, and piping and instrument drawings.
Ability to prepare material takeoff lists from drawings and written project descriptions for all scheduled work.
Thorough application knowledge of the maintenance work order program and scheduling system capabilities.
Understanding of warehouse operations such as researching inventory and ordering in-house material. Working knowledge of ordering equipment and material.
Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations/permits, laws, and codes.
Demonstrated working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., project management, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)
Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting process
Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.
Strong job planning skills, including estimation, task sequencing, and resource allocation.
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel (internal/external customers and suppliers), both in written and verbal communications.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
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. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and problem-solve.
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.

Nice To Haves

Few years (1-3) experience in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develops the workscope for the work to be performed during overhauls, projects, daily maintenance and other maintenance activities taking into account past history, performance monitoring and other documentation combined with inputs from Power Supply Services, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance.
Plans the work to be done during overhauls, projects, daily maintenance and other maintenance activities based on work scopes developed. Planning includes researching and identifying the work to be done, writing work procedures, researching, identifying, preparing requisitions and ordering equipment and materials needed to accomplish the job, and estimating job duration and manpower requirements by craft. All of the above is to be documented in the Enterprise Resource Planning System in work orders and other forms in a format so all concerned can understand.
Creates the schedule to coordinate maintenance crafts, operations and contractors for overhauls, projects, daily maintenance and other maintenance activities in which resource utilization is maximized. Prepares the schedule in the software available, and takes into account other maintenance work, unit availability, materials availability and budget constraints. Coordinates work between Operations and Maintenance as primary customers.
Evaluates and measures work progress on a daily basis; adjusts and updates computerized schedule and the allocation of resources and materials as needed to ensure that the work planned is completed per schedule. Provides up-dates and estimates of effort needed to complete work. Performs daily field inspections. Coordinates and facilitates overhaul and project meetings, before, during and after the work effort.
Identifies the present and future operations and maintenance needs including overhaul and outage schedules and projects, in close collaboration with other departments for budgetary purposes. Creates work orders to track costs. Prepares reports on resource needs and availability for all resources including but not limited to personnel, monetary, equipment and material.
Establishes benchmarks with respect to tasks and resource allocation.
Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of the corporate and department mission/vision.
Supports two-way communication to ensure feedback is received and customer satisfaction is achieved.
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.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.