Switching Coordinator - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Companies•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The P RD OPERATING DISPATCH Department of the P SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Process, coordinate, and create switching orders for scheduled clearances throughout the Oahu system identifying the sequence of steps to provide a safe electrical work environment for personnel, customer's contractor, and the general public.

Requirements

Completion of a Troubleman or Lineman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
Working knowledge of generating procedures and transmission/distribution system.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing etc.)
Working knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as the Safety & Health Manual, General Information Manual, Company/Union agreement, etc.
Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe work environment.
Ability to read and interpret distribution/transmission maps and single line diagrams.
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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Several (3-5) years experience working in the Operations, Transmission and Distribution areas in the electricity utility field.
Several (3-5) years as a System Operation Shift Supervisor and several (3-5) years experience as a Load Dispatcher or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

Develops switching orders for each scheduled clearance according to Holdoff Requests, scheduled outages, and in accordance to company safety protocols.
Identifies the sequence of steps and tagging information.
Receives and processes Limited Holdoff Requests (“LHO”).
Coordinates with other departments and outside contractors to notify customers and other stakeholders of required scheduled switching, interruption of service, or replacement of equipment.
Performs field checks and visits.
Notifies the Generation Department and independent power producers (through contract administrators) of special generation requirements due to line switching and abnormal system conditions.
Coordinates maintenance and construction schedules with other departments to minimize the number of outages.
Reviews system and customers’ equipment to determine means of safely scheduling clearances.
Acts as a liaison between customers and the Company on jobs affecting system and large customers’ services.
Works with Field Supervisor to schedule and deploy field personnel for large switching programs.
Coordinates new equipment energizing to ensure that all concerned have met the necessary requirements to place the new equipment into service.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.