Utility Risk Monitoring Specialist

Utility Risk Monitoring Specialist

The P DN WATCH OFFICE Department of the P EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has five management vacancies available. (Role : PROFESSIONAL)

Job Function :

Responsible for the real-time detection and monitoring of conditions by leveraging information from on-the-ground field teams, meteorology tools, live video and audio feeds, as well as databases, emergency alert systems, social media, the National Weather Service, local public safety authorities and other agencies and systems. Assesses and reports incidents, accidents, and significant events affecting company infrastructure and / or public and employee safety for situational awareness.

Essential Functions :

• Gathers real-time publicly available information and open-source research to monitor and investigate weather and environmental elements, and interprets data to provide situational awareness; Performs data analyses for an overall assessment of hazards, risks, and impacts and initiates or assists with the initiation of protective measures and mitigation strategies. Ensures notifications and updates are made to the appropriate parties including managers, directors, executives, and regulators and escalates response and mitigation actions, when needed. Ensures sufficient resources are assigned; assists with obtaining resources and coordinates logistics support; and follows through, monitors, and reports on ongoing incidents until they are resolved or completed. Responsible for Watch Office internal and external communications.
• Collaborates with internal teams to validate hazards and risks. Monitors, detects, and documents any occurrence of pre-identified hazards or threats to company / public safety and / or company assets / property. Provides situational awareness to company leadership and other functional areas and internal partners. Provides Watch Office situational updates during group meetings and / or calls. Assists with training, mentoring, and on-boarding of new analysts. Executes fire prediction analysis, as needed. Executes special projects and / or initiatives.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

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Location : Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range : The hiring range for the Utility Risk Monitoring Specialist position is $87,400.00 to $111,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his / her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies : Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience / knowledge / skills / abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him / her for the position.

EEO Statement : Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.