Electric Quality Control Expert - Maui

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About the role

The M ZC T&D Operations Department of the P T&D Operations Maui/Hawaii Island Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has a management vacancy for a professional role. This position conducts field assessments of Hawaiian Electric’s facilities and internal resources, leading teams to ensure the right tools, equipment, and work standards are in place to complete work safely and efficiently. The role involves inspecting and verifying the quality of construction work to ensure compliance with standards and regularly traveling 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 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 the safest and most efficient means to construct T&D facilities.
• Inspects and verifies the quality of construction work performed by Hawaiian Electric crews, including emergency and planned Electric Corrective (EC) tickets, ensuring 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 preparation for such responses.

Requirements

• High School or GED Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
• Prepares comprehensive reports with suggested recommendations for leadership.
• 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 the quality of work by construction crews.
• Graduate of an approved USDOL Electrical Lineman apprenticeship or equivalent training; candidates must provide documentation of apprenticeship completion.
• Must be an effective communicator with advanced communication skills to determine appropriate content for the target audience, convey findings and recommendations, and seek buy-in.
• 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 standards for frequent driving positions as 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 (preferred).
• Preferred certifications:
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Improvement Specialist or Certified Quality Auditor;
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP);
  • Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW).

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 a leading employer and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. For over a century, Hawaiian Electric has met the demand for power in the Hawaiian Islands and is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources for future generations.

Pay

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

Location: Kahului – Maui
Number of Vacancies: 1