Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

About the role

The P JB AIR QUALITY & NOISE Department of the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. The posting seeks to fill at either the Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and regulatory expertise in permitting and compliance requirements for designated area of environmental responsibility.
• Develops and implements environmental compliance training programs for electric utility facilities.
• Provides environmental technical and regulatory knowledge in support of the planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation of electric utility facilities.
• Designs and implements environmental compliance programs, including environmental review of facilities, to satisfy environmental requirements in cost-effective manner and provides technical support and coordination with regulatory agencies to enable operating departments to comply with environmental regulations and permit conditions in a cost-effective manner.
• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed regulations and permit conditions in consultation with regulatory agency personnel, and provides training to operating personnel.
• Assists in tracking and interpreting legislation.
• Prepares permit applications and testimony on projects requiring environmental approval.
• Collaborates with consultants and contractors to gather, process, and validate environmental data and ensure timely preparation and submission of environmental reports to regulatory agencies and customer requests.
• Manages consultants to ensure timely delivery of quality work products.
• Contributes to the preparation or review of environmental assessments and impact statements in designated area of environmental responsibility, and coordinates and contributes to environmental stewardship programs, as appropriate opportunities arise.
• Functions as project manager for assigned projects within functional area of environmental responsibility.
• Participates in projects and studies to improve existing practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials.
• Serves as a role model for continuous improvement behaviors.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Requirements:
  • Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures in designated area of environmental responsibility as related to environmental management of electric utility facilities.
  • Working knowledge in designated area of environmental responsibility of the principles and practices of environmental management, environmental technologies, environmental regulations, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems, normally acquired through several years of experience in professional environmental management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant science, public health or engineering discipline. Graduate degree strongly preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced level of computer and software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database software.
  • Working knowledge of company contract management and contract administration policies and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.
• Skills Requirements:
  • Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communications skills, and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company, with consultants and contractors, governmental agencies, community groups, and customers.
  • Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment, while adapting to rapidly changing requirements.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult, and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
  • Demonstrated in-depth analytical, investigative, and administrative skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and time constraints, and conflicting priorities.
  • Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy.
  • May be required to qualify for specific certifications in designated area of environmental responsibility, such as hazardous material spill response training or SCUBA certification.
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement skills including the ability to identify improvement opportunities, constructively participate in improvement teams, develop and apply standard work, and improve standard work through structured problem solving.
  • Experience Requirements:
    • Several (3 to 5) years of experience in technical and regulatory matters within the designated area of environmental responsibility.
    • Under direction of higher-level Environmental Scientists responsible for air quality programs, provides regulatory and technical expertise, develops, implements, and manages environmental programs, and provides project management and program management in support of the environmental compliance and permitting programs of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaiʻi Electric Light.

  Benefits

  Commensurate with experience.

  Pay

  TBD

  Schedule

  TBD