Superintendent, Maintenance - Hilo

Hawaiian Electric•Hilo, HI

1d•$123,000 - $159,800•Onsite

About The Position

The H GM STEAM & HYDRO Department of the H GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This role manages and provides knowledge, guidance, and expertise of power generation technologies (e.g., steam-electric, combustion turbines, diesel engines, hydroelectric, wind turbines) and maintenance methods and procedures to ensure that Department/Company goals and objectives are attained.

Requirements

Detailed technical knowledge of related equipment repair, operation and maintenance such as: boilers, combustion control, turbine generators, combustion turbines, diesel engines, wind turbine generators, and auxiliary equipment.
Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes (including Annual Operating Forecast; Capital Budgets, vehicle, equipment, tools, office furniture and equipment, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union Agreement, Accident Prevention Manual, Code of Conduct, etc.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software application.
Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral, listening and presentation communication skills/conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; the willingness and ability to train.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities, including effective time management techniques.
Analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to assess the demands of the job and to recommend proper actions.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Professional verbal and written communication skills to communicate basic and complex information to a variety of individuals at all levels of the organization.
Extensive (7 or more years) of power plant experience in the areas of operation, maintenance, and engineering.
Several (3-5 years) of supervisory and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision (including performance appraisals, teamwork and self-directed workforce, two-way communication, training and development, recognition, safety, and discipline) and technical direction to develop and maintain a highly competent, flexible and motivated workforce.
Directs the safe and timely maintenance and repair of Generation Department facilities; including power plants and related equipment and department general plant facilities. Plans and prioritizes maintenance activities on a daily basis in cooperation with assistant superintendents, technical services, operations, and the division Director.
Maximizes all generating unit availability and reliability through effective coordination and communication with operations and plant maintenance, and with supervisory personnel throughout the Department. 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 objectives.
Plans, initiates, directs, and monitors all unit and plant capital improvements to increase availability/capability/efficiency of HELCO’s production facilities in cooperation with technical services, operations, and the division Director. Leads and/or participates in the negotiation and/or dispute resolution of maintenance contracts for materials and services.
Performs miscellaneous duties as required (e.g., rate case preparation, O&M budget, capital budget, substitutes for other department personnel, training, new equipment installation, special projects, etc.). Recommends the Division’s present and forecasted operational needs for budgeting purposes.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.