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Hawaiian Electric · 1 month ago

Supervisor, Substation - Maui

Maui County, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Hawaiian Electric is committed to meeting the needs of their employees, customers, and communities. They are seeking a Supervisor for the Substation Department to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of substation equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while managing personnel and resources.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, directs and evaluates the work of the assigned personnel in the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of the substation facilities. This includes administrative functions, such as, preparing performance appraisals, conducting interviews, etc. Must be available for emergency calls at all times. Performs field inspections

Implements training and safety programs for assigned personnel, including the tracking and documentation of apprentice and technician programs

Develops hold-off requests to assure proper and safe work areas for personnel and adequate time to perform the assigned work

Coordinates work for external and internal customers including various engineering organizations and other departments

Procures parts, material or equipment required for the installation and maintenance of system equipment

Maintains required records for the division, submits forecasts and reports on the work activities of assigned personnel. Provides data for use in budget and work force forecasts

Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response

Qualification

Substation systems knowledgeSAP experienceLeadership skillsSafety practices knowledgeCommunication skillsContractual understandingInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Thorough knowledge of substation systems construction, operation and maintenance, normally acquired through an apprenticeship/technician training program, military, or substation field engineering training and experience

Basic understanding of the principles of front-line leadership and supervision or military leadership training

Working knowledge of personal computers and/or database systems for spreadsheet, work processing, and other software applications

Desire experience with enterprise resource planning/asset management (ERP/EAM) systems, especially SAP

Thorough knowledge of typical substation and utility safety practices and procedures

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to influence or persuade various groups or individuals

Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities

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

Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues

Ability to read, understand, and enforce contractual agreements and company policies

Multiple years (5-7) of work experience as a Substation Electrician, 8-10 years as substation designer, or 2-3 years as substation field engineer

Professional Engineering license is desirable