HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.
Wildfire Meteorologist – Oahu
Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range: $97,900.00 to $125,000.00
Job Summary Serves as a professional meteorologist in the Department of Emergency Preparedness & Response, providing meteorological support, research, analysis, and advice to the Watch Office and incident management teams during PSPS and other high-impact weather events, overseeing tool development and operational hazard forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
Implements procedures, monitors, analyzes, and produces short, medium, and long‑range weather forecasts and reports for situational awareness during day‑to‑day operations and Incident Management Team activations.
Monitors weather conditions for increased fire weather potential and communicates risk to management, leading PSPS calls and meetings when senior staff are unavailable.
Supports and advises the Watch Office during inclement weather that may impact grid reliability and employee safety, coordinating alerts to grid operations and other affected organizations.
Works and trains with field personnel and key stakeholders across the company to understand equipment, asset, and business functions.
Develops tools to improve operational support and utilizes knowledge to enhance forecasting accuracy.
Interacts regularly with T&D Operations, field operations, and Fire Management personnel to maintain grid system knowledge and relationships.
Supports senior team members on projects, performing analytical tasks associated with less complex projects and feeding recommendations on situational awareness, fire prevention, and climate adaptation tools.
Participates in Weather Service meetings for learning and knowledge acquisition.
Maintains partnerships with meteorological, scientific, and technology communities to continuously improve forecasting skills and tools.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications – Knowledge Requirements
Broad understanding of how extreme weather events may affect an electric utility.
Knowledge of regulatory policies, methods, and practices needed for complex assignments.
Demonstrated statistical analysis and modeling experience.
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with peers, clients, and management.
Clear and precise communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
Working knowledge of general electrical utility procedures and operations.
Working knowledge of GIS.
Working knowledge of PCs and related software (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic Qualifications – Skills Requirements
Ability to work under pressure, adjust to changing priorities, and pay attention to detail.
Initiative and accountability for accuracy and results.
Collaborative teamwork and planning skills.
Handling emergency response situations and stressful environments.
Flexibility in a demanding work environment, adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
Self-starter ability, meeting deadlines, quick ideation.
Independent work with minimal guidance.
Tactful handling of sensitive issues with discretion.
Relationship building with personnel at all company levels.
Motivation/influence of cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Preferred Skills
Broad understanding of power markets and related regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated fire weather forecasting experience.
Experience integrating various weather outlooks and briefing users on uncertainties and impacts.
Experience forecasting one to seven-day ahead surface temperature and utilizing a wide variety of observational and model data.
Experience analyzing renewable power production and how weather impacts those resources.
Extensive knowledge of NWS system and use of NOAA products.
Experience configuring and running weather models.
Experience using SAS, R, or other tools for statistical analysis and forecasting.
Weather forecasting experience for Hawaii.
Experience forecasting for conditions related to or around wildfires.
Experience with long-term (month ahead or more) weather forecasting.
Experience preparing findings and presenting complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Education Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline.
Graduate degree is preferred.
Experience Requirements
At least 5 years in weather forecasting and statistical analysis.
Graduate degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
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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Hiring Range: $97,900.00 to $125,000.00
Job Summary Serves as a professional meteorologist in the Department of Emergency Preparedness & Response, providing meteorological support, research, analysis, and advice to the Watch Office and incident management teams during PSPS and other high-impact weather events, overseeing tool development and operational hazard forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
Implements procedures, monitors, analyzes, and produces short, medium, and long‑range weather forecasts and reports for situational awareness during day‑to‑day operations and Incident Management Team activations.
Monitors weather conditions for increased fire weather potential and communicates risk to management, leading PSPS calls and meetings when senior staff are unavailable.
Supports and advises the Watch Office during inclement weather that may impact grid reliability and employee safety, coordinating alerts to grid operations and other affected organizations.
Works and trains with field personnel and key stakeholders across the company to understand equipment, asset, and business functions.
Develops tools to improve operational support and utilizes knowledge to enhance forecasting accuracy.
Interacts regularly with T&D Operations, field operations, and Fire Management personnel to maintain grid system knowledge and relationships.
Supports senior team members on projects, performing analytical tasks associated with less complex projects and feeding recommendations on situational awareness, fire prevention, and climate adaptation tools.
Participates in Weather Service meetings for learning and knowledge acquisition.
Maintains partnerships with meteorological, scientific, and technology communities to continuously improve forecasting skills and tools.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications – Knowledge Requirements
Broad understanding of how extreme weather events may affect an electric utility.
Knowledge of regulatory policies, methods, and practices needed for complex assignments.
Demonstrated statistical analysis and modeling experience.
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with peers, clients, and management.
Clear and precise communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
Working knowledge of general electrical utility procedures and operations.
Working knowledge of GIS.
Working knowledge of PCs and related software (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic Qualifications – Skills Requirements
Ability to work under pressure, adjust to changing priorities, and pay attention to detail.
Initiative and accountability for accuracy and results.
Collaborative teamwork and planning skills.
Handling emergency response situations and stressful environments.
Flexibility in a demanding work environment, adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
Self-starter ability, meeting deadlines, quick ideation.
Independent work with minimal guidance.
Tactful handling of sensitive issues with discretion.
Relationship building with personnel at all company levels.
Motivation/influence of cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Preferred Skills
Broad understanding of power markets and related regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated fire weather forecasting experience.
Experience integrating various weather outlooks and briefing users on uncertainties and impacts.
Experience forecasting one to seven-day ahead surface temperature and utilizing a wide variety of observational and model data.
Experience analyzing renewable power production and how weather impacts those resources.
Extensive knowledge of NWS system and use of NOAA products.
Experience configuring and running weather models.
Experience using SAS, R, or other tools for statistical analysis and forecasting.
Weather forecasting experience for Hawaii.
Experience forecasting for conditions related to or around wildfires.
Experience with long-term (month ahead or more) weather forecasting.
Experience preparing findings and presenting complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Education Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline.
Graduate degree is preferred.
Experience Requirements
At least 5 years in weather forecasting and statistical analysis.
Graduate degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
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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