Hawaiian Electric
Substation Service Engineer/Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu
Hawaiian Electric, Houston, Texas, United States
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Substation Service Engineer/Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu
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Hawaiian Electric .
Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Position Overview
Type: Professional
Vacancies: 1
Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range: Substation Service Engineer $78,000 – $99,600; Senior Substation Service Engineer $97,900 – $125,000
Essential Functions
Provides engineering support in installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, project management, reliability, root cause analysis, and purchasing of substation equipment.
Supports construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems; available for emergency calls at all times.
Investigates equipment problems with field personnel and manufacturers; ensures proper resolution with engineering and vendors; participates in Root Cause Analysis.
Integrates new equipment, ensuring electrical acceptance testing, training, spare parts, test equipment, safety, and maintenance procedures.
Prepares and submits studies and engineering requests to resolve problems identified through maintenance and test reports.
Establishes preventive maintenance documentation and updates procedures for new or upgraded equipment, emphasizing personnel safety.
Develops tool and test equipment requirements with supervisors, including capital budget requests and cost justification; investigates current developments and recommends new methods.
Implements environmental assignments such as PCB and SF6 tracking and procedures, special test equipment procedures, and special project implementation.
Assists superintendent with administrative duties (budgets, meetings, reports, training development); serves as instructor when qualified; substitutes superintendent during vacation or absence.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications – Knowledge
Thorough working knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering fundamentals applied to the electric utility industry (normally acquired through accredited college courses or equivalent experience). A BSEE will nominally fulfill the requirement.
Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems for spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
Understanding of the principles of operation and maintenance of substation equipment in a utility environment or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices.
Knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices.
Basic Qualifications – Skills
Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence various groups or individuals.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex instructions regarding equipment operation, testing, and maintenance.
Analytical, computational, organizational, and conceptual skills for handling multiple projects and programs.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license and meet the standards for driving positions as stated in company hiring policy.
Basic Qualifications – Experience
5–7 years of experience in operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems in a utility environment.
Bachelor of Science from an accredited engineering school in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in a relevant discipline highly desired for stamping drawings and designs.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Additional Responsibilities
Supervises and directs all Substation Service Engineer and Substation Predictive Maintenance activities related to inspections, equipment testing, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis.
Manages, directs, and develops activities for Substation Service Engineers I & II, Field Technologists, and Substation Predictive Maintenance Specialists.
Sees all responsibilities of a Substation Service Engineer II.
Serves on committees and represents the division in leadership roles, collaborating with other departments on system changes, IMT, Risk Management, ERP enhancements, Smart Grid, Asset Management, Reliability/Resilience, and Renewable Energy initiatives.
Leads and consults with manufacturers, engineering, operations, project management, and contractors to ensure proper equipment design, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, operational performance, and emergency response.
Assists superintendent with budgeting, meetings, reports, training development, and substitutes superintendent during absences.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Knowledge
Same knowledge base as the Substation Service Engineer, plus working knowledge of Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques (Partial Discharge, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Monitoring).
Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.
Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement and Safety principles.
Computer proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing).
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Skills
Same skill set as the Substation Service Engineer.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Experience
7–10 years of experience in operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems in a utility environment.
Bachelor of Science from an accredited engineering school in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License highly desired.
Applicant Certification By submitting an application for the position, candidates certify and authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies to perform the following:
Authorize and consent, without reservation, the sharing of all information regarding previous or present employment, education, training, personal information, or other sources; release all liabilities for such disclosures.
Authorize release and transfer of all personnel records for inter-company transfers.
Authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies and authorized agents to conduct background investigations, including searches for information, criminal convictions, education records, professional certifications, 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 during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.
Affiliate Disclaimer Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065. By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one‑time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty‑five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate‑Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.
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Substation Service Engineer/Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu
role at
Hawaiian Electric .
Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Position Overview
Type: Professional
Vacancies: 1
Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range: Substation Service Engineer $78,000 – $99,600; Senior Substation Service Engineer $97,900 – $125,000
Essential Functions
Provides engineering support in installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, project management, reliability, root cause analysis, and purchasing of substation equipment.
Supports construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems; available for emergency calls at all times.
Investigates equipment problems with field personnel and manufacturers; ensures proper resolution with engineering and vendors; participates in Root Cause Analysis.
Integrates new equipment, ensuring electrical acceptance testing, training, spare parts, test equipment, safety, and maintenance procedures.
Prepares and submits studies and engineering requests to resolve problems identified through maintenance and test reports.
Establishes preventive maintenance documentation and updates procedures for new or upgraded equipment, emphasizing personnel safety.
Develops tool and test equipment requirements with supervisors, including capital budget requests and cost justification; investigates current developments and recommends new methods.
Implements environmental assignments such as PCB and SF6 tracking and procedures, special test equipment procedures, and special project implementation.
Assists superintendent with administrative duties (budgets, meetings, reports, training development); serves as instructor when qualified; substitutes superintendent during vacation or absence.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications – Knowledge
Thorough working knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering fundamentals applied to the electric utility industry (normally acquired through accredited college courses or equivalent experience). A BSEE will nominally fulfill the requirement.
Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems for spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
Understanding of the principles of operation and maintenance of substation equipment in a utility environment or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices.
Knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices.
Basic Qualifications – Skills
Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence various groups or individuals.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex instructions regarding equipment operation, testing, and maintenance.
Analytical, computational, organizational, and conceptual skills for handling multiple projects and programs.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license and meet the standards for driving positions as stated in company hiring policy.
Basic Qualifications – Experience
5–7 years of experience in operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems in a utility environment.
Bachelor of Science from an accredited engineering school in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in a relevant discipline highly desired for stamping drawings and designs.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Additional Responsibilities
Supervises and directs all Substation Service Engineer and Substation Predictive Maintenance activities related to inspections, equipment testing, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis.
Manages, directs, and develops activities for Substation Service Engineers I & II, Field Technologists, and Substation Predictive Maintenance Specialists.
Sees all responsibilities of a Substation Service Engineer II.
Serves on committees and represents the division in leadership roles, collaborating with other departments on system changes, IMT, Risk Management, ERP enhancements, Smart Grid, Asset Management, Reliability/Resilience, and Renewable Energy initiatives.
Leads and consults with manufacturers, engineering, operations, project management, and contractors to ensure proper equipment design, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, operational performance, and emergency response.
Assists superintendent with budgeting, meetings, reports, training development, and substitutes superintendent during absences.
Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Knowledge
Same knowledge base as the Substation Service Engineer, plus working knowledge of Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques (Partial Discharge, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Monitoring).
Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.
Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement and Safety principles.
Computer proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing).
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Skills
Same skill set as the Substation Service Engineer.
Senior Substation Service Engineer – Basic Qualifications – Experience
7–10 years of experience in operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems in a utility environment.
Bachelor of Science from an accredited engineering school in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License highly desired.
Applicant Certification By submitting an application for the position, candidates certify and authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies to perform the following:
Authorize and consent, without reservation, the sharing of all information regarding previous or present employment, education, training, personal information, or other sources; release all liabilities for such disclosures.
Authorize release and transfer of all personnel records for inter-company transfers.
Authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies and authorized agents to conduct background investigations, including searches for information, criminal convictions, education records, professional certifications, 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 during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.
Affiliate Disclaimer Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065. By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one‑time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty‑five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate‑Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.
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