Senior Environmental Scientist — Air Quality & Compliance

Hawaiian Electric Company

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

Under direction of higher-level Environmental Scientists responsible for air quality programs, provides regulatory and technical expertise, develops, implements, and manages environmental programs, and provides project management and program management in support of the environmental compliance and permitting programs of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaiʻi Electric Light. Develops, implements, and manages environmental compliance training programs for electric utility facilities. Provides environmental technical and regulatory knowledge, expertise, and guidance in the planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation of electric utility facilities.

Environmental Scientist

Knowledge Requirements

Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures in designated area of environmental responsibility as related to environmental management of electric utility facilities.

Working knowledge in designated area of environmental responsibility of the principles and practices of environmental management, environmental technologies, environmental regulations, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems, normally acquired through several years of experience in professional environmental management.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science, public health or engineering discipline. Graduate degree strongly preferred.

Intermediate to advanced level of computer and software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database software.

Working knowledge of company contract management and contract administration policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

Skills Requirements

Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communications skills, and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company, with consultants and contractors, governmental agencies, community groups, and customers.

Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment, while adapting to rapidly changing requirements.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult, and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.

Demonstrated in-depth analytical, investigative, and administrative skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and time constraints, and conflicting priorities.

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

May be required to qualify for specific certifications in designated area of environmental responsibility, such as hazardous material spill response training or SCUBA certification.

Demonstrated continuous improvement skills including the ability to identify improvement opportunities, constructively participate in improvement teams, develop and apply standard work, and improve standard work through structured problem solving.

Experience Requirements

Several (3 to
5) years of experience in technical and regulatory matters within the designated area of environmental responsibility.

Sr Environmental Scientist

Knowledge Requirements

Thorough knowledge in air quality and related power plant engineering principles and practices of environmental management, environmental technologies, environmental regulations, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems, normally acquired through multiple years of experience in professional environmental management.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science, public health, or engineering discipline. Graduate degree strongly preferred.

Thorough knowledge in air quality area of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures as related to environmental…