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Distribution System Operator - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric · Hawaii, United States · 7 mo ago
Information Technology$66.49/hrFull-time

About the role

The P RD OPERATING DISPATCH Department of the P SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancies available. This role is non-exempt and falls under the responsibility of System Operations.

Responsibilities

  • System Operations Issues: Receives, acts upon routine or scheduled limited holdoff requests on distribution circuits and/or equipment.
  • Operates and troubleshoots in real-time the distribution system in accordance with company policies and protocols.
  • Requests and prioritizes resources to match work volume during routine and emergency conditions while considering local agreements.
  • System Monitoring: Uses Operational Technology (“OT”) systems and field reports to monitor and control the distribution and sub-transmission systems.
  • Maintains daily records of logs of system conditions and status including manual updates of OT systems.
  • Authority: Has the authority to direct field personnel to take actions to ensure reliability of the grid and the safety of personnel.
  • Outage Management: Promptly responds to trouble and service calls from customers. Identifies and contacts appropriate parties to expedite solution. Updates the respective customer outage notification systems and provides real time outage information to internal stakeholders.
  • Emergency Response: Monitors and addresses call(s) from emergency agencies including police & fire hotline relating to system events and customer outages. Performs critical functions of the emergency management response, as assigned.
  • Switching: Uses 3-part communication to issue operating instructions. Operates remotely controlled devices using OT including Distribution Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, ADMS, etc. Maintains system state updates and device tagging in the EMS and OMS Model.
  • System Operating Tools: Identifies critical customers using available tools (such as but not limited to OT systems (OMS, SCADA, ADMS, meter data interfaces), GIS, and Single-line Diagrams).
  • Other Responsibilities: Supports and assists GSO and System Operation Shift Supervisor on shift where needed (e.g., logging, creating Repair Orders, information requests, updating OMS models and drawings to reflect current system state, etc.).

Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Advanced degree or certificate in General Trade, Electronics, Automotive, highly desirable.
  • Graduate of an Apprenticeship program, Technician, Substation, or completion of Control Operator training program.
  • Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints.
  • Must pass the SRA Oral & Written Directions Test.
  • Must pass the PSP System Operator/Dispatcher Test.
  • Must pass the Company Job Sample Test.
  • Must qualify through the established selection process.
  • Must successfully complete each section of the Distribution System Operator Training Program within the prescribed timeframe AND Must pass the Company Job Performance Test at the conclusion of each section.
  • Must be available to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends on a system operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
  • Must be available for overtime work outside of their scheduled shifts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package provided by Hawaiian Electric Companies.

Pay

$66.49

Schedule

Rotating shift schedule to provide 24 hour, 7 days per week coverage.

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.

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