Joint Use Asset Manager - Oahu

About the role

The P RF POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Department of the P POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. The role is for a Professional.

Job Function

Provides engineering and technical leadership for the management of pole attachment and colocation assets. Works closely with the Manager of Joint Use Infrastructure, PIE engineering admin, staff, and other divisions to ensure technically sound, compliant, and safe review and approval of attachment and colocation requests.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with internal Departments and consultants to identify assets (existing and/or new) that are available to leverage for colocation of, but not limited to, small cells, wireline, macro sites, and fiber to generate revenue and the development of a digital Hawaii.
• Works with Pole Infrastructure Enterprise Administration, Engineering (T&D and Structural), Telecommunications, Environmental, Construction & Maintenance, Permitting, Substation, Land, Community Relations, Finance, Security and Safety to coordinate and support engineering evaluation of attachment applications.
• Meets regularly to provide support and guidance to ensure FCC, regulatory, and contractual compliance.
• Ensures attachment applications include complete and technically accurate engineering data sufficient for review and approval.
• Engages with 3rd Party Carriers on status updates and application progress.
• Manages the data systems used for customer data, file transfers, electronic files, and work management.
• Tracks data and progress with various tools but not limited to spreadsheets, databases, customer information systems, geospatial systems, and web-based applications.
• Creates metrics and reports to track and monitor progress.
• Serves as PIE representative on projects requiring engineering expertise related to joint use infrastructure, pole loading, attachment design, and constructability.
• Serves as PIE representative on projects with Enterprise Operations.
• Works with Purchasing to procure services and resources as needed.
• Manages projects with external consultants including onboarding, coordination of contractor safety orientation, background check and badging.
• Conducts project oversight, monitoring of milestones and tracks achievement.
• Creates and develops processes and tools for both internal and external customers to facilitate attachment requests.
• Works with internal teams and external 3rd Party Carriers to integrate new processes and programs to ensure success.
• Provides engineering support on unresolved violations and compliance issues, including technical evaluation of non-compliant attachments and safety concerns.
• Serves as PIE representative on projects with Enterprise Operations.
• Works with Manager of Joint Use Infrastructure and PIE Leadership team on solutions to resolve 3rd Party Carriers non-compliance and unauthorized attachments.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Structural, or closely related). Professional engineering experience in utility infrastructure may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the wireless and wireline third party attachment process.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of macro antenna colocation business model and process.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, program management, standards development and construction, telecommunication application processing methods.
• Knowledge Requirements: Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, FCC regulations and procedures as related to PIE activities.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of distribution poles; pertaining to utility space, communication space, 3rd party attachment requirements and standards, and pole loading calculations.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of HECO’s telecommunication and other infrastructure assets that are available for colocation.
• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the 3rd Party attachment process and application and engineering data required to review and process an application and work through the attachment process for all three companies.
• Skills Requirements: Demonstrated communication skills including effective written, oral, listening, presentation and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company and with outside contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
• Skills Requirements: Strong analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to manage simultaneously a variety of projects, programs and assignments.
• Skills Requirements: Demonstrated ability to exercise sound engineering judgment in evaluating complex attachment and infrastructure issues.
• Skills Requirements: Ability to communicate technical and engineering requirements clearly to non-engineering stakeholders, including external carriers.
• Experience Requirements: Multiple years (5 years) relevant experience in asset management.
• Experience Requirements: Multiple years (5 years) in electric utility experience.
• Experience Requirements: Multiple years (5 years) public speaking experience.
• Experience Requirements: Multiple years (5 years) of project management experience.
• Experience Requirements: Several years (3-5 years) experience in contract and contractor management.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Joint Use Asset Manager [Req ID 10396] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her 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. 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.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.