Control Engineer I/II/III - Oahu, Maui

About the role

The P ER POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS Department of the P OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Management vacancies available. The postings seek to fill at either the Control Engineer I, II, or III; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Responsibilities

• Control Engineer I:
• Assist in maintaining application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems
• Support engineers and technicians in troubleshooting instrumentation and control system hardware issues
• Participate in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems under supervision
• Help perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance of OT systems
• Support the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity functions and controls as directed
• Aid in hardware, operating system, and software updates and configurations
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, change logs, and maintenance records
• Learn and apply safe work practices, company policies, and procedures related to generation operations
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Control Engineer II:
• Maintains Operational Technology operating systems, application software, graphic displays, and databases for generation control systems
• Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel for the safe and reliable operation of the Generation controls
• Performs network maintenance functions and includes supervised installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks
• Assists technicians in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with instrumentation and control system hardware
• Supports routine, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Implements and documents security functions and procedures as directed for Operational Technology (OT) controls and networks
• Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and configuration as directed
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Control Engineer III:
• Maintains operating system, application software, modeling and full graphic displays, application code and databases for the Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Provides 24x7 support to Electric System Operations personnel in the safe and timely operation of the Transmission, Distribution and Generation control systems
• Maintains both the Primary and Back Up DCS systems
• Assists the technical personnel in the isolation, identification, and resolution of problems with the DCS hardware, helping to develop specialized test software and procedures as indicated
• Establishes and administers contracts for hardware maintenance support
• Provides technological expertise, support and maintenance of security functions and procedures regarding DCS applications
• Ensures compliance with corporate security policies and documentation of exceptions
• Performs network administrator functions and plans, research, and directs the installation, configuration, maintenance, operation and optimization of the data communication and telecommunication networks
• Performs hardware, operating system and software product installation, updates, and integration into the DCS
• Investigates and evaluates technological advances in computer architecture, hardware and software, proposes necessary improvements to insure DCS availability, reliability and cost effectiveness
• Affords assistance in the procurement process of new systems and equipment (development of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of bids, and selection)
• Maintain various PLC logic and HMI programming systems
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Qualifications

• Control Engineer I:
• College degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education or experience
• Strong interest in automation, process control, and system design
• Basic understanding of control theory, network fundamentals, and system integration
• Basic knowledge of network architecture and computerized information systems used in industrial environments
• Familiarity with industrial control systems
• Understanding of OT security principles
• Control Engineer II:
• College degree in chemical or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanical processes, and control theory
• Working knowledge of the network architecture, deployment and maintenance of computerized information and industrial control systems
• Basic knowledge of client-server and computer networking technologies
• Basic skills to design and integrate systems to control and monitor mechanical and chemical processes
• Basic knowledge of OT Security and OSI models
• Understanding of constraints and challenges for supporting 24/7 operations
• Control Engineer III:
• Generation Control Specialist knowledge requirements
• Basic Working knowledge in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed below.
• Process Control Engineering
• Control algorithm development and testing
• Loop tuning, single, cascade
• DCS hardware, software, firmware maintenance
• Process analysis and troubleshooting
• System advocacy
• Networking
• Security architecture and standards
• Firewall configuration and documentation
• Switch Configuration
• Packet Analysis
• Network troubleshooting
• Event forensics
• Computers
• OS build, security baselines for OT
• Domain configuration and reporting
• Computer configuration and reporting
• Application installation and documentation
• OS, hardware and application troubleshooting
• OT Project Management
• Project scoping, specification development
• Advocacy, team selection, resource identification
• Timeline and deliverable development
• Risk analysis and alternatives development
• Execution

Skills

• Control Engineer I:
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational levels
• Ability to analyze technical information and interpret procedures, technical standards, and manuals
• Good organizational and analytical skills; detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation to learn new systems and technologies independently
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Control Engineer II:
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various work projects and programs
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new tools and products independently
• Control Engineer III:
• Ability to work independently and effectively in the Control Engineering knowledge domains listed above
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various work projects and programs
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new tools and products independently

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, opportunities for challenge and advancement, and investment in employee growth and development.

Pay

Salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Rotating shifts to support 24/7 operations.