Shift Supervisor - Kahe

Hawaiian Electric Company•Kapolei, HI

26d

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. BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P IK KAHE STATIONS OPERATIONS Department of the P GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor) JOB FUNCTION: Supervises and directs the operation of the power generating station to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective generation of electricity to meet system demands while complying with all applicable safety and environmental regulations and laws.

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge in the operation of generating units and systems, electrical system, operating policies and operating emergency corrective procedures.
Good working knowledge in the area of maintenance of the generating units and systems.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications.
Knowledge of the requirements for compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations.
Completion of the ICS Generating Station Operator curriculum (or Company approved equivalent).
Working knowledge of continuous improvement deployment system, principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers - both verbally and in written communication.
Able to read, comprehend and utilize technical publications such as manufacturer's instruction manuals, unit data books, blueprints and piping and instrument diagrams.
Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues.
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.
Several years (3-5) of operational experience as a control room operator or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the shift operating personnel (including performance appraisal, teamwork and self-directed workforce, two-way communication, training and development, safety, and discipline) at the generating plant during normal and abnormal operating conditions, starting, and shutting down of units and equipment.
Responsible for isolating of mechanical and electrical equipment for safety and maintenance repairs.
Investigates, evaluates and makes verbal reports and written work requests to locate and define malfunctioning equipment, controls, systems and instruments.
Coordinates and supports activities with system operations, maintenance, technical- personnel for operating, maintaining, testing and overhauling the generating units.
Maintains accurate and complete log of all events occurring on the station during shift concerning equipment or personnel.
Enforces operating policies and procedures; administers shift and overtime schedules; coordinates and complete timecards.
Ensures plant operations are in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
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 communications to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support quality initiatives and Company vision and values.
Models behaviors consistent with Company values. Works with others to accomplish goals and objectives and maintain improvement in practices and procedures.
Promotes teamwork, reinforces and mentors subordinates in the application of improvement tools, techniques, and behaviors to expose and eliminate waste from daily work assignments.
Effectively applies the Daily Management System methods to continuously improve the safety, quality, speed, timeliness, and cost of all work processes within assigned span of control.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.