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Hawaiian Electric

Supervisor, T&D Operations - Hilo

Hawaiian Electric, Houston, Texas, United States

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Supervisor, T&D Operations – Hilo Role: Professional Supervisor

Location: Hilo – Hawaii Island

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: $107,700.00 – $139,800.00

Post End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and monitors workforce activities to ensure safe, cost-effective construction, installation, inspection and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities. This includes administrative functions such as preparing performance appraisals, conducting interviews, reviewing timecards, etc.

Plans, schedules and conducts meetings (including safety, training, informational, etc.) to encourage/foster lines of communication between various levels of the workforce and to maintain, increase and/or improve workforce knowledge and skills; manages performance of employees, trains and develops personnel towards an effective and skilled workforce.

Analyzes work packages to establish and coordinate project requirements, works with crew leaders to pre-check, schedule, make appropriate contacts, hold-offs, arrange for tools and equipment etc. and works with customers, internal and external, to satisfy expectations; resolves customer issues and builds constructive relationships.

Assists in the planning, initiation, direction and monitoring of all divisional activities and programs to ensure that company/department goals and objectives are achieved.

Assists in the development, monitoring and analyzing of the division’s annual Operating Forecast to meet company/department goals and objectives. Responds to callouts and/or other emergencies as required.

Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Qualifications Knowledge Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the construction, installation, and maintenance standards and practices of overhead and underground transmission and distribution system.

Good working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling/estimating concepts and principles.

Working knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union agreement; Accident Prevention Manual; General Information Manual, etc.

Knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, database management, etc.).

Skills Requirements

Supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; and the willingness and ability train.

Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.

Analytical and administrative skills required for such tasks as preparing and monitoring estimates/forecasts; preparing performance appraisals and conducting interviews; and carrying out company/department policies and procedures.

Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Must be willing and able to be transported by helicopters.

Experience Requirements

Crew leader qualified and or held leadership roles in the construction, installation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution facilities.

Multiple (5-7) years of field experience in the construction, installation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution facilities.

Or extensive (7+) years of design experience in the construction, installation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution facilities.

Application Certification

Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;

Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;

Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

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.

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