Supervisor, T&D Services - Oahu

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P MB PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:
Supervises and directs staff in support of Energy Deliverys major capital and O&M projects and programs to optimize the reliability, efficiency, and interconnection of the transmission and distribution system. Responsible for financial administration (including Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance) and major project and program execution support of the Energy Delivery process area. Provide support for Energy Delivery in supporting Rate Case or Performance Based Rate making dockets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and directs project support staff in T&D Services to provide financial administration including Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. Establish and execute controls to be in compliance with Company policies and procedures. This includes review for proper settlement of Energy Delivery major project and program orders and Power UE follow up in support of T&D Operations Supervisors.
• Supervises and directs project support staff in T&D Services to provide Energy Delivery major project and program execution support. This includes equipping supervising project managers, sr. project managers, project/program managers, Division supervisors and superintendents, and construction project managers with initiating and managing large outside service contracts and invoices; monitoring and updating major project and program schedules and costs; and implementing major project and program controls.
• Supervises and directs project support staff to provide and/or develop metrics (e.g. unit cost and other cost metrics to support measures of efficiencies) and reports for the Energy Delivery process area.
• Provide support to Energy Delivery for Rate Case or Performance Base Ratemaking dockets.
• Manages and administers all personnel matters of the group, including performance appraisals and interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary actions.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of utility budgeting and forecasting processes (including detailed annual Operating Forecast and Capital Budgets; etc.) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable (overhead and/or underground) transmission and distribution engineering standards and work practices and inspection and maintenance program development/implementation.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, database management, SAP, UI Planner etc.)

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the willingness and ability to train.
• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused well informed workforce. Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support company initiatives.
• Troubleshooting skills to determine gaps in work processes or project controls.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii drivers license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (7+) years of utility accounting and/or project/program management and project execution.
• Several years (3-5) of related work experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Multiple years (3-5) of related experience in preparing capital or operating and maintenance budgets and managing expenses preferred.

Role: Professional Supervisor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supv, T&D Services [Req ID 9822] position is $97,900.00 to $125,000.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character 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 needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at ....

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 that follows is made pursuant to the PUCs 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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