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Substation Service Engineer/Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu
Substation Service Engineer/Senior Substation Service Engineer - OahuHAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. • Honolulu, HI, United States
Substation Service Engineer / Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu

Substation Service Engineer / Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. • Honolulu, HI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Company : Hawaiian Electric Companies

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.

Posting End Date : This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Job Summary

The Division of Substation & Meter at Hawaiian Electric Company has a management vacancy available for a Professional level role. The position is available at either the Substation Service Engineer or Senior Substation Service Engineer level, whichever best matches the applicant’s qualifications.

Responsibilities – Substation Service Engineer

  • Provides engineering support to the department for the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems. Must be available for emergency calls at all times.
  • Conducts investigations, working with field personnel and equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment problems; ensures proper resolution with engineering and vendors. Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Assures the proper integration of new equipment, including electrical acceptance testing, training, spare parts, test equipment, safety, and maintenance procedures.
  • Prepares and submits studies and engineering requests to resolve problem areas identified through maintenance and test reports; ensures implementation of recommended actions.
  • Establishes maintenance documentation for preventative maintenance programs and updates procedures for new or upgraded equipment with emphasis on safety.
  • Develops tool and test equipment requirements, including capital budget requests and cost justification; recommends new methods to accomplish division mission.
  • Implements environmental assignments such as PCB and SF6 tracking, special test equipment procedures, and special project implementation.
  • Assists the Superintendent with administrative duties such as budgets, meetings, updates, reports, and training development; substitutes for Superintendent as needed.
  • Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Responsibilities – Senior Substation Service Engineer

  • Supervises and directs all Substation Service Engineer and Substation Predictive Maintenance activities, including inspections, testing, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis.
  • Manages, directs, and develops activities for the Substation Service Engineer I & II, Field Technologist, and Substation Predictive Maintenance Specialist.
  • Serves on committees in a leadership capacity, working with other departments on system changes, IMT, risk management, ERP enhancements, smart grid technology, asset management, reliability strategies, and renewable energy initiatives.
  • Leads and consults with manufacturers, engineering, operations, project management, and contractors to ascertain proper equipment design, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, operational performance, and emergency response.
  • Assists the Superintendent with administrative duties such as budgets, meetings, updates, reports, and training; substitutes for Superintendent as needed.
  • Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
  • Qualifications – Knowledge Requirements

  • Thorough working knowledge of electrical / electronic engineering fundamentals, normally acquired through college level courses at an accredited college or equivalent experience. A BSEE will nominally fulfill this requirement.
  • Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
  • Understanding of operation and maintenance principles for substation equipment in an electric utility environment.
  • Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices.
  • Working knowledge of SafeStart principles.
  • For Senior role : Working knowledge of predictive maintenance tools (Partial Discharge, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Monitoring).
  • For Senior role : Working knowledge of safety principles.
  • Qualifications – Skills Requirements

  • Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence various groups or individuals.
  • Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex instructions relating to equipment operation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Analytical, computational, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
  • Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
  • Qualifications – Experience Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience for Substation Service Engineer; 7–10 years for Senior Substation Service Engineer in operation and maintenance of electrical / electronic systems in an electric utility environment.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License highly desired to stamp drawings for construction and building permits.
  • Salary

    The hiring range for the Substation Service Engineer is $78,000 to $99,600. The hiring range for the Senior Substation Service Engineer is $97,900 to $125,000.

    Location

    Honolulu – Oahu

    How to Apply

    Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience / knowledge / skills / abilities that specifically qualify the candidate for the position.

    Applicant Certification

    By submitting an application for the position, candidates :

    1) Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements in the application and any submitted materials.

    2) Authorize and consent to share all employment, education, training, and personal information from their records with the hiring department or subsidiary.

    3) Release and hold harmless Hawaiian Electric Companies from any liability related to furnishing such information.

    4) Authorize release and transfer of personnel records for inter‑company transfer.

    5) Authorize investigation into candidates’ background (criminal, education, certifications, references, employment history).

    EEO Statement

    Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be communicated to the HR Service Center at (808) 543‑4848.

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