Geospatial Technician – Utility GIS & CAD Mapping
Listed on 2026-07-26
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GIS Technician - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii IslandCompany: hawaiianel
We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.
Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.
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Posting End Date: 08/12/2026 at 11:59PM HST
BRIEF POSTINGDESCRIPTION:
The P RT GEOSPATIAL OPERATIONS Department of the P GEOSPATIAL AND ASSET DATA OPS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Bargaining Unit vacancies available. (Role: Non-Exempt)
JOB FUNCTION:Performs system updates and drawings in connection with proposed and as-built changes in the system facilities of Hawaiian Electric across three counties using Geospatial Information System (“GIS”) and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (“CADD”) systems. Maintains geospatial and other electric system records, as assigned. Prepares representations of utility data and ensures it is accurately entered into the GIS database.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Creates, updates, and maintains system facility maps and other drawings such as switching diagrams, single-line diagrams, Load Dispatch boards, and other related maps/records across all service territories related to Geospatial Operations core eGIS data, as assigned.
- Establishes and enforces the required standards for connectivity, CIS data, GIS/SAP linking, device/structure numbering, etc. across all service territories.
- Ensures accuracy of the GIS data model (connectivity, ownership, and attribute data) that feeds multiple programs (OMS, SAP, etc.) used for system maintenance, planning, operation, and analysis across all service territories.
- Coordinates with the Asset Data Operations team to generate integrated SAP data such as functional locations, nodes, etc. as it relates to proposed installations and identify issues associated with existing SAP/CIS data.
- Coordinates geospatial data and updates asset attributes, locations, and customer information with internal departments and divisions to further the goals of the Company through efficient, consistent, and reliable information.
- Acts as the subject matter expert for all GIS inquiries, requests, and changes to ensure system integrity.
- Regularly applies and maintains quality assurance and quality control audits on eGIS core data through the operation of GIS, CADD, and other related programs for job specific data.
- Troubleshoots issues facing data collection or production related to eGIS data. Verifies accuracy of Geospatial Operations data on drawings, identifies inaccuracies, and reports discrepancies to the appropriate individual.
- Assists and performs in the testing of new applications or existing tools before enhancements or fixes are incorporated into Geospatial Operations and/or Asset Data Operations production systems.
- Responsible for performing field checks of equipment installations and changes to validate operating maps and drawings on an independent or assisted basis.
- Coordinates with Designers and Engineers in the preparation of detailed drawings for shop fabrication or field installations utilizing drawings, sketches, manufacturers’ literature, and written or verbal instructions. Creates special ad-hoc maps, graphs, and charts.
- Applies underground and overhead Company standards to create, prepare, and revise detailed drawings and instructions for field installations of underground and overhead lines, vaults, switching equipment and other construction as required.
- Categorizes drawings and maps by geographic areas and/or electrical grid locations. Scans files into…
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