Hawaii Staffing
Engineer I / Engineer, Operations - Oahu
Hawaii Staffing, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Engineer I / Engineer, Operations - Oahu
We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. This posting will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged. The P RH OPERATING PLANNING Department of the P SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one management vacancy available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Engineer I or Engineer, Operations; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate. Engineer I Job Function
Under direct supervision of higher level professional engineers, provides engineering analysis and technical support of power system operation to ensure high service reliability and operational safety. Completes assessments on the performance of current and future generation equipment; feasibility assessments of new generation technologies for integration into the system. Utilizes continuous improvement best practices such as LEAN Six Sigma to enhance and achieve high performance with a safety mindset and operational excellence; and practice our Company's service promise and standards, and core Company values. Essential Functions
Performs operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages, contingencies, and operational problems. Prepares generating unit operating schedule to meet forecasted peaks with adequate operating reserves and operating restrictions. Support the department through analysis of operating performance parameters and providing input into the prediction models such as production simulations. Informs and advises of immediate and anticipated problems on the system which requires design or planning corrections and improvements. Reviews and comments on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements. Performs post-disturbance analyses of major outages and proposes improvements to restoration sequences and other operating procedures. Investigate and provide accurate information on specific events affecting the system. Provides after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems and assists in storm or large outage situations. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Basic Qualifications
Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and theories acquired through a college level curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Working knowledge of utility planning principles, including, but not limited to, electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution planning, normally acquired through college level curriculum in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent utility work experience. Emphasis in the field of Power System Analysis is highly desirable. Working knowledge of utility economic analyses, environmental and other state and federal laws and regulations as related to the company's corporate plans and Energy Planning processes. Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, databases, and specialized load flow and resource planning/optimizing models. Skills Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen for details, formulates constructive and progressive ideas, and conveys information in a positive manner. Excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to handle various complex projects and programs. Strong project management and teamwork skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, design processes and execute accordingly in order to achieve desired results. Ability to establish long range plans for the generating assets and develop a portfolio of options for existing and new generating assets. Demonstrated ability to develop processes for assessing options and formulating recommendations for plans and projects. Ability to develop detailed and complex plans, such as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), utilizing long term planning skills. 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. Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with emphasis in power engineering or equivalent required. Expected to obtain a Professional Engineer License in the State of Hawaii as a requirement towards becoming a fully qualified Operations Engineer. Engineer, Operations Job Function
Provides engineering analysis, expertise, and technical support of power system operation to ensure high service reliability and operational safety. Performs assessments for the performance of current and future generation equipment, feasibility assessments of new generation technologies for integration into the system. Utilizes continuous improvement best practices such as LEAN Six Sigma to enhance and achieve high performance with a safety mindset and operational excellence; and practice our Company's service promise and standards, and core Company values. Essential Functions
Performs operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages, contingencies, and operational problems. Prepares generating unit operating schedule to meet forecasted peaks with adequate operating reserves and meet operating restrictions. Tracks daily system demand, analyzes trends, and forecasts system peaks. Obtains and evaluates status of operating capabilities, limitations, and outages of all generating units; prepares daily capacity and equipment outage reports. Provides generation and system information required by the City, State and Federal Agencies. Supports the planning and integration of renewable energy resources into existing and/or new generation equipment. Develops solutions to grid management and control tool issues. Manages growth of distributed energy resources through the assessment of impacts to the electrical system and development of solutions to maintain the grid stability and safety. Provides support for the System Operation Department planning processes through analysis of operating performance parameters and providing input into the prediction models such as production simulations. Provides analysis of the production simulation results and evaluates the level of confidence for the model outputs. Maintain and tune operating system (e.g., EMS, OMS, etc.) engineering models and engineering applications. Informs and advises the Engineering and Planning Departments of immediate and anticipated problems on the system which requires design or planning corrections and improvements. Reviews and comments on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements. Coordinates and assists with commissioning and completing system and power plant related projects. Performs post-disturbance analyses of major outages and proposes improvements to restoration sequences and other operating procedures. Investigate and provide accurate information on specific events affecting the system. Provides Corporate Communication, Regulatory, Customer Service, and Energy Services Departments with information on interruptions and emergency outages. Investigates and takes appropriate action to resolve customer complaints, problems, or questions. Contributes information to assist Risk Management Divisions investigations on claims. Performs field checks as required. Provides after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems and assists in storm or large outage situations. Serves as a back-up for the Operations Planning Manager. 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 with emphasis in electrical power systems analysis is highly desirable. Working knowledge of utility planning principles, including, but not limited to, electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution planning or equivalent utility work experience. Working knowledge of utility economic analyses, environmental and other state and federal laws and regulations as related to the company's corporate plans and Energy Planning processes. Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, databases, and specialized load flow and resource planning/optimizing models. Skills Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen for details, formulates constructive and progressive ideas, and conveys information in a positive manner. Excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to handle various complex projects and programs. Strong project management and teamwork skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, design processes and execute accordingly in order to achieve desired results. Ability to establish long range plans for the generating assets and develop a portfolio of options for existing and new generating assets. Demonstrated ability to develop processes for assessing options and formulating recommendations for plans and projects. Experience Requirements: Extensive (8+) years of experience in
We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. This posting will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged. The P RH OPERATING PLANNING Department of the P SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one management vacancy available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Engineer I or Engineer, Operations; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate. Engineer I Job Function
Under direct supervision of higher level professional engineers, provides engineering analysis and technical support of power system operation to ensure high service reliability and operational safety. Completes assessments on the performance of current and future generation equipment; feasibility assessments of new generation technologies for integration into the system. Utilizes continuous improvement best practices such as LEAN Six Sigma to enhance and achieve high performance with a safety mindset and operational excellence; and practice our Company's service promise and standards, and core Company values. Essential Functions
Performs operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages, contingencies, and operational problems. Prepares generating unit operating schedule to meet forecasted peaks with adequate operating reserves and operating restrictions. Support the department through analysis of operating performance parameters and providing input into the prediction models such as production simulations. Informs and advises of immediate and anticipated problems on the system which requires design or planning corrections and improvements. Reviews and comments on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements. Performs post-disturbance analyses of major outages and proposes improvements to restoration sequences and other operating procedures. Investigate and provide accurate information on specific events affecting the system. Provides after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems and assists in storm or large outage situations. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Basic Qualifications
Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and theories acquired through a college level curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Working knowledge of utility planning principles, including, but not limited to, electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution planning, normally acquired through college level curriculum in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent utility work experience. Emphasis in the field of Power System Analysis is highly desirable. Working knowledge of utility economic analyses, environmental and other state and federal laws and regulations as related to the company's corporate plans and Energy Planning processes. Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, databases, and specialized load flow and resource planning/optimizing models. Skills Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen for details, formulates constructive and progressive ideas, and conveys information in a positive manner. Excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to handle various complex projects and programs. Strong project management and teamwork skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, design processes and execute accordingly in order to achieve desired results. Ability to establish long range plans for the generating assets and develop a portfolio of options for existing and new generating assets. Demonstrated ability to develop processes for assessing options and formulating recommendations for plans and projects. Ability to develop detailed and complex plans, such as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), utilizing long term planning skills. 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. Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with emphasis in power engineering or equivalent required. Expected to obtain a Professional Engineer License in the State of Hawaii as a requirement towards becoming a fully qualified Operations Engineer. Engineer, Operations Job Function
Provides engineering analysis, expertise, and technical support of power system operation to ensure high service reliability and operational safety. Performs assessments for the performance of current and future generation equipment, feasibility assessments of new generation technologies for integration into the system. Utilizes continuous improvement best practices such as LEAN Six Sigma to enhance and achieve high performance with a safety mindset and operational excellence; and practice our Company's service promise and standards, and core Company values. Essential Functions
Performs operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages, contingencies, and operational problems. Prepares generating unit operating schedule to meet forecasted peaks with adequate operating reserves and meet operating restrictions. Tracks daily system demand, analyzes trends, and forecasts system peaks. Obtains and evaluates status of operating capabilities, limitations, and outages of all generating units; prepares daily capacity and equipment outage reports. Provides generation and system information required by the City, State and Federal Agencies. Supports the planning and integration of renewable energy resources into existing and/or new generation equipment. Develops solutions to grid management and control tool issues. Manages growth of distributed energy resources through the assessment of impacts to the electrical system and development of solutions to maintain the grid stability and safety. Provides support for the System Operation Department planning processes through analysis of operating performance parameters and providing input into the prediction models such as production simulations. Provides analysis of the production simulation results and evaluates the level of confidence for the model outputs. Maintain and tune operating system (e.g., EMS, OMS, etc.) engineering models and engineering applications. Informs and advises the Engineering and Planning Departments of immediate and anticipated problems on the system which requires design or planning corrections and improvements. Reviews and comments on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements. Coordinates and assists with commissioning and completing system and power plant related projects. Performs post-disturbance analyses of major outages and proposes improvements to restoration sequences and other operating procedures. Investigate and provide accurate information on specific events affecting the system. Provides Corporate Communication, Regulatory, Customer Service, and Energy Services Departments with information on interruptions and emergency outages. Investigates and takes appropriate action to resolve customer complaints, problems, or questions. Contributes information to assist Risk Management Divisions investigations on claims. Performs field checks as required. Provides after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems and assists in storm or large outage situations. Serves as a back-up for the Operations Planning Manager. 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 with emphasis in electrical power systems analysis is highly desirable. Working knowledge of utility planning principles, including, but not limited to, electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution planning or equivalent utility work experience. Working knowledge of utility economic analyses, environmental and other state and federal laws and regulations as related to the company's corporate plans and Energy Planning processes. Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, databases, and specialized load flow and resource planning/optimizing models. Skills Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen for details, formulates constructive and progressive ideas, and conveys information in a positive manner. Excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to handle various complex projects and programs. Strong project management and teamwork skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, design processes and execute accordingly in order to achieve desired results. Ability to establish long range plans for the generating assets and develop a portfolio of options for existing and new generating assets. Demonstrated ability to develop processes for assessing options and formulating recommendations for plans and projects. Experience Requirements: Extensive (8+) years of experience in