Substation Service Engineer​/Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu

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Hawaiian Electric Companies

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This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Job Summary

The Division of Substation & Meter at Hawaiian Electric Company has a management vacancy available for a Professional level role. The position is available at either the Substation Service Engineer or Senior Substation Service Engineer level, whichever best matches the applicant’s qualifications.

Responsibilities – Substation Service Engineer

• Provides engineering support to the department for the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems. Must be available for emergency calls at all times.

• Conducts investigations, working with field personnel and equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment problems; ensures proper resolution with engineering and vendors. Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Assures the proper integration of new equipment, including electrical acceptance testing, training, spare parts, test equipment, safety, and maintenance procedures.

• Prepares and submits studies and engineering requests to resolve problem areas identified through maintenance and test reports; ensures implementation of recommended actions.

• Establishes maintenance documentation for preventative maintenance programs and updates procedures for new or upgraded equipment with emphasis on safety.

• Develops tool and test equipment requirements, including capital budget requests and cost justification; recommends new methods to accomplish division mission.

• Implements environmental assignments such as PCB and SF6 tracking, special test equipment procedures, and special project implementation.

• Assists the Superintendent with administrative duties such as budgets, meetings, updates, reports, and training development; substitutes for Superintendent as needed.

• Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Responsibilities – Senior Substation Service Engineer

• Supervises and directs all Substation Service Engineer and Substation Predictive Maintenance activities, including inspections, testing, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis.

• Manages, directs, and develops activities for the Substation Service Engineer I & II, Field Technologist, and Substation Predictive Maintenance Specialist.

• Serves on committees in a leadership capacity, working with other departments on system changes, IMT, risk management, ERP enhancements, smart grid technology, asset management, reliability strategies, and renewable energy initiatives.

• Leads and consults with manufacturers, engineering, operations, project management, and contractors to ascertain proper equipment design, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, operational performance, and emergency response.

• Assists the Superintendent with administrative duties such as budgets, meetings, updates, reports, and training; substitutes for Superintendent as needed.

• Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Qualifications – Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering fundamentals, normally acquired through college level courses at an accredited college or equivalent experience. A BSEE will nominally fulfill this requirement.

• Professional Engineer license strongly desirable.

• Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

• Understanding of operation and maintenance principles for substation equipment in an electric utility environment.

• Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices.

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