Electrician (Relay) - Oahu

Electrician (Relay) - Oahu

Date : Oct 31, 2025

Location : Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96822

Company : hawaiianel

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 : 11 / 17 / 2025 at 11 : 59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION :

The P RR SUBSTATION & METER RELAY Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Bargaining Unit vacancies available. (Role : NON-EXEMPT)

JOB FUNCTION :

Performs installation, acceptance testing, in-service testing, calibrations, programming and repairs on system and generation protection relays to ensure correct operation. Troubleshoots all equipment to the system level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

As an Electrician (Relay) at the maximum level, performs the following duties.

As an Electrician (Relay) at lower levels, performs the following duties under direction or direct supervision in accordance with the various stages of training.

Installs, operates, and maintains system and generator protection relays, which includes electromechanical, electronic, and microprocessor-based types.

Assembles, installs, wires, tests, repairs, calibrates, coordinates, and programs protection and control relays, sensing monitoring instrument transformers and related equipment on Company or customer's premises.

Maintains and performs tests on automatic transfers, network relays, under-voltage and under-frequency load shedding system and relays.

Utilizes computers, related programs and test devices to troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, install and confirm settings on the equipment at the system level.

Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts.

Prepares new and updates old drawings, records and reports.

Maintains all equipment under Relay Section jurisdiction in good operating condition.

Directs the work and trains personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.

Drives Company vehicle.

Attend trainings, workshops and seminars to obtain certifications and licenses as needed which will maintain and expand knowledge base, comprehend and realize new technologies and increase functionality and responsibility within the Relay Department.

Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls / callouts.

Other Responsibilities :

Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

Performs some responsibilities of the T324 Electrician (Communication), T276 Electrician (Substation), T277 Electrician (Electrical & Welding Services), T309 Sr. Meter Electrician (Meter), and / or T331 Electrician (Instrument & Control).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for frequent required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues and tints.

Must pass Company Job Sample Test.

Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test.

Electrician (Relay), 1st Year :

Graduate of applicable apprenticeship programORan Associate Degree in Electrical / Electronic Technical or Engineering schoolORequivalent training and experienceAND

Must have 3 years minimum work experience in installing, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, programming, and repair of electromechanical, electronic, microprocessor systems and equipment; preferably, but not limited to electrical system protection relays, instrument transformers, monitoring and control devices, auxiliary and control relays, AC and DC schematics and drawings, system functional tests, power utility controls maintenance, and operating various test equipment (including laptop computers and testing software).

For progression to Electrician (Relay), Thereafter :

Satisfactory completion of 12 months on-the-job training as T310, Electrician (Relay), 1st Year.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete Independent Course Study (ICS) related training within 1 year.

Must pass Company Job Performance Test.

A letter of acknowledgement (dated 11 / 2021) outlining details of the above requirements will be reviewed with applicants / employees.

Role : Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies : 2

Work Schedule : Monday- Friday

Work Hours : 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm

Location : Honolulu - Oahu

Wage : $49.31

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.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http : / / hawaiianelectric.com.

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.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates :

Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and / or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;

Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;

Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and / or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light ("Company") are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as "any person or entity that possesses an 'affiliate interest' in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), including a utility's parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h)."

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as "a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility's service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge."

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see :

https : / / www.hawaiianelectric.com / about-us / key-performance-metrics / financial / affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.

Nearest Major Market : HonoluluNearest Secondary Market : Hawaii