Electrician Apprentice Program Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

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Posting End Date: 08/21/2026 at 11:59PM HST
BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The P VL ELECTRICAL & WELDING SERVICES Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)
JOB FUNCTION:
Performs all-around maintenance work covered by various mechanical trades and installs and maintains utility piping systems within the department's scope of activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works from plans, specifications and oral or written instructions. Lays out, installs and repairs all types of department pipes, valves, hangers, supports, etc.
• Performs non-licensed plumbing functions.
• Does sheet metal work as required on truck bodies, cabinets, meter cans, etc. Does structural work in repairs to buildings, fences, etc.
• Does general gas and electric welding on various structures and equipment.
• Operates metal working, woodworking, welding and other equipment; uses hand tools and measuring devices.
• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.
• Performs all types of painting work, including preparation of surfaces, and painting of all types of vehicle, equipment, tools, and devices.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Color blindness not acceptable.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's 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.
• Graduate of Painter Apprentice Program or equivalent training and experience
• Must pass American Welding Standards (AWS) Structural Welding Code ANSI/AWS D1.1-98* - Steel Test (6010 and 6011 welding rods).

Role: Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday
Work Hours: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
Location: Honolulu - Oahu
Wage: $55.32
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 http://hawaiianelectric.com.
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 (808) 543-4848.
Affiliate Disclaimer
The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with 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. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.
The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.
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