Hawaiian Electric · 1 month ago
Meteorologist - Oahu
Hawaii, United States
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expHawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity in Hawaii, dedicated to serving its employees, customers, and communities. The role of Meteorologist involves providing critical meteorological support and analysis to ensure the reliability and safety of the electric grid, particularly during extreme weather conditions.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Implements procedures, monitors, analyzes, and produces short, medium, and long-range weather forecasts and reports for situational awareness on any weather-related forecasts/items of concern
Monitor weather conditions for the potential of increased fire weather potential and communicate with Management about the risk
Lead PSPS calls and meetings when more senior members are not present or available
Supports and advises the Watch Office during times of inclement weather that may have direct impacts to the reliability of grid and employee safety
Works with other Watch Office personnel to inform reports to leadership teams and send alerts about extreme weather to grid operations and other affected organizations across the company
Works and trains with people in the field and key stakeholders from multiple organizations across the company to understand and learn about equipment, asset, and business functions across the territory
Utilize knowledge to develop tools aimed at improving operational support
Routinely interact with T&D Operations, field operations and Fire Management personnel to gain and maintain knowledge of grid systems and develop relationships with field personnel and external stakeholders
Supports more senior team members on projects by performing analytical tasks associated with less complex projects
Participates in Weather Service meetings for learning and understanding and obtain knowledge
Maintains key partnerships with meteorology, scientific and technology communities to align and continuously improve in-house weather forecasting skills, statistical weather forecasting models and information and tools need to support operations
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Qualification
Required
Broad understanding of how extreme weather events may affect an electric utility
Broad knowledge and experience with regulatory policies, methods, and practices necessary to perform complex assignments
Demonstrated experience performing statistical analysis and modeling
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers, clients, management, and other organizations
Clear and precise communication skills via various methods and to different audiences. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Working knowledge of general electrical utility procedures and operations
Working knowledge of GIS
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, adjust to changing priorities, and pay attention to details
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information and for achieving results
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate
Ability to handle emergency response situations and to work in a stressful environment
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to operate as a self-starter and meet deadlines. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly
Ability to work independently with little day to day guidance
Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion
Ability to manage and develop/maintain strong positive relationships people at all levels within the company
Ability to motivate/influence others in cross-functional teams over which this role has no direct authority
Must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or a related technical discipline
Multiple (5 or more) years of experience in weather forecasting and statistical analysis
A graduate degree may be substituted for 2 years of work experience
Preferred
Broad understanding of power markets and the related regulatory requirements that govern the Company's participation in them by assisting strategy development to increase the value of company resources and lower customer costs
Demonstrated fire weather forecasting experience
Demonstrated experience integrating various weather outlooks and briefing users on uncertainties and impacts
Demonstrated experience forecasting one to seven-day ahead surface temperature and forecasting weather utilizing a wide variety of observational and model data, both at surface and upper air
Demonstrated experience analyzing renewable power production (wind, solar, hydro) and how weather impacts those resources
Extensive knowledge of NWS system and demonstrated experience using National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) products
Ability and experience with configuring and running various weather models
Demonstrated experience using SAS, R, or other tools for statistical analysis and forecasting
Demonstrated weather forecasting experience for Hawaii
Demonstrated experience forecasting for conditions pertaining to or around wildfires
Demonstrated experience with long-term (month ahead or more) weather forecasting
Demonstrated experience preparing findings and presenting complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Company
Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric delivers clean and secure energy solutions by using renewable and sustainable resources that is cost-effective.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
S
Shelee Kimura
President and CEO
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