Electric Quality Control Expert - Hilo, Kona, or Waimea

This position may be filled in Hilo, Kona, or Waimea, Hawaii.

About the role

Conducts field assessments of Hawaiian Electric’s facilities and internal resources and leads teams to ensure we have the right tools, equipment, and work standards to complete work in a safe and efficient manner. Inspects and verifies the quality of construction work to ensure compliance with standards. Regularly travels to various work sites within the state.

Responsibilities

• Travels to various work locations within the state to conduct field assessments to:
  • ensure the safety of our personnel;
  • ensure personnel have the tools and equipment to do the job safely and efficiently;
  • train personnel in the safe use of tools and equipment;
  • identify new tools and equipment.
• Partners with the Standards team to ensure we utilize the safest and most efficient means to construct T&D facilities.
• Inspects and verifies the quality of the construction work performed by Hawaiian Electric crews, including emergency and planned Electric Corrective (EC) tickets, ensuring all work is done in compliance with HECO Construction Standards.
• Audits completed supervisor work packages; ensures all jobs are properly closed out and supporting documentation is accounted for.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Requirements

• High School or GED Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, or a combination of experience and education preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electric utility regulatory requirements to complete thorough reviews and analysis of T&D construction work.
• Expert knowledge of standard tools used in construction work to identify tools, standards, and equipment needed to make the work environment safe and efficient.
• Knowledge of industry standards, company specifications, and federal, state, and local requirements to perform inspections evaluating quality of work by construction crews.
• Graduate of an approved USDOL Electrical Lineman apprenticeship or equivalent training; candidates will be required to provide documentation of apprenticeship completion.
• Must be an effective communicator with advanced communication skills to determine appropriate content for target audience.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching personnel and facilitating/conducting on-the-job training.
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Hawaii Class 3 driver’s license at a minimum.
• Must meet the standards for frequent driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.
• Ability to facilitate post-verification review meetings and summarize and present complex findings to leaders.
• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints.
• Ability to learn computer/technology skills (iPad, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SAP, email, etc.).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (8 or more years) in Electrical Utilities Transmission and Distribution or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Journeyman Lineman level work experience, ideally leading crews.
• Several years (3-5) of experience in conducting root cause investigations (ideal).

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Improvement Specialist or Certified Quality Auditor certifications.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $89,100.00 to $113,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to their skills and qualifications.

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. The company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come.