Staff Technical Engineer - Hilo

hawaiianelHilo, HI
$99,900 - $127,500Onsite

About The Position

The H RR SUBSTATION & METER RELAY Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) This role provides professional engineering assistance to the Department Department encompassing Substations, Telcom, Networking, Metering, Dispatch and Operations related transmission and distribution functions.

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of principles of electrical engineering in the field of power systems analysis and methods of economic analysis.
  • Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience with emphasis on electrical power systems.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of T&D power systems, specifically in engineering, operation and maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
  • Working knowledge of policies and procedures contained in documents such as Company/Union Agreement, accident Prevention Manual, General Information Manual, Corporate Code of Conduct, etc.
  • Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills required for such tasks as researching, designing, developing, analyzing, selecting and monitoring projects; carrying out Company/Department policies and procedures; and managing projects.
  • Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; and the willingness and ability to train others.
  • Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Ability to work on various 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.
  • Several years (5-7) experience in the planning, design, and/or construction/operation of electric utility transmission and distribution systems.

Nice To Haves

  • Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop acceptance testing procedures for new equipment such as substation switchgear, transformers, regulators, relays, capacitors, breakers and switches, battery energy storage or other renewable energy systems. etc.
  • Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of electrical equipment problems including failures, and related power outage analysis; conduct power outage analysis;
  • Develop and review work methods and practices for technical including metering and communications/electronics/networking.
  • Computes and analyzes reliability statistics and prepares reports. Recommends system upgrades and changes to operations based upon the reliability data analysis.
  • Develops and conducts technical training of Department employees. Fills the role of the Assistant Superintendent on a standby basis and in emergency situations.
  • Helps with development of a modern comprehensive system for tracking Technical maintenance program integrating Diagnostic Analysis tools and software.
  • Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation package
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