Reliability Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P YI GENERATION ENGINEERING  Department of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERING  Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Generation Engineer or Sr Generation Engineer; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Generation Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide project management, engineering, and technical support, for the execution and coordination of power plant operation, maintenance and project activities to optimize the availability and reliability of the generating units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and coordinates capital and O&M projects in the plants, including scope definition, design concept and review cost estimates, bid review, construction scheduling, contract administration, field redesign, startup support and training. Recommend approval of contractor payments and change orders to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with specifications, governing codes and regulations. Monitors project progress and conducts field investigation to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule.
• Provides technical assistance; monitors, reviews, troubleshoots and recommends improved operating and maintenance procedures and techniques to maximize plant availability and efficiency.
• Provides input to the capital and O&M budgets of manpower and material allocation for improvement projects. Issues requisitions for materials and contract services to support plant O&M and capital work.
• Conducts on-site forced outage investigations. Compiles and analyzes equipment and malfunction information and makes recommendations for future avoidance based on good engineering practices. Follows up on recommendations. Initiates and/or conducts engineering studies and analysis of equipment and systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.
• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of company strategic objectives
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of quality initiatives and Company values. Supports two-way communication to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry, physics, electrical circuits, thermal dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, structural analysis, heat transfer, and vibration analysis normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, project management, graphics, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of cost accounting, economics, and budgeting principles normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of permitting, safety, environmental, and federal and state regulations

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret raw data and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel, internal/external customers and suppliers), both verbally and in written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.
• 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.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (3-5) of engineering experience in electric utility operations and maintenance and project management or equivalent

Senior Generation Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Sr. Supervisor Generation Engineer is the lead engineer in performing complex project management and engineering activities and for providing expert technical support for complex problems.  Creates, executes and maintains a programmatic approach to responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and coordinate complex capital and O&M projects for the Generation Department.  Projects management includes scope definitions, design, planning, execution and closeout.  Includes contract administration, field redesign, startup support and training.  Projects will include close interaction and coordination between Generation and other departments in HECO.  Incumbent will also recommend approval of contractor payments and change orders to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with specifications, governing codes and regulations. Monitors project progress and conducts field investigation to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule.
• Create, maintain, and execute a programmatic approach to responsibilities assigned.  Incumbent will create, maintain, and execute programs in support of the PSRO program and maintain equipment reliability.  Through a programmatic approach the incumbent will ensure that Operations and Maintenance training needs are addressed, provide expert level technical assistance, monitor, review, troubleshoot and recommend improved operating and maintenance and techniques to maximize availability and efficiency.
• Communicate need for capital and O&M funds to perform required projects.  Provides input to the capital and O&M budgets of manpower and material allocation for improvement projects.  Issues requisitions for materials and contract services to support plant O&M and capital work.
• Conducts on-site forced outage investigations.  Compiles and analyzes equipment and malfunction information and makes recommendations for future avoidance based on good engineering practices.  Follows up on recommendations.  Initiates and/or conducts engineering studies and analysis of equipment and systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.
• Provides mentoring to more junior Generation Engineers.  Provides assistance in troubleshooting, project management and supports the general development of junior personnel.
• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of company strategic objectives
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of quality initiatives and Company values. Supports two-way communication to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Expert knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry, physics, electrical circuits, thermal dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, structural analysis, heat transfer, and vibration analysis normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in management of complex projects and problem solving skills. 
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, project management, graphics, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of cost accounting, economics, and budgeting principles normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of permitting, safety, environmental, and federal and state regulations.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret raw data and troubleshoot technical problems.  Demonstrated ability to take said information and implement corrective actions, plans/programs/projects to prevent reoccurrences of problems.
• Demonstrated project and program management of complex projects/programs.  Ability to manage projects across departments, consultants, regulatory, and vendor organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel, internal/external customers and suppliers), both verbally and in written communication.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, decision making, and the ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to perform both as an individual contributor and as team lead.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.
• 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.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (5-8) of engineering experience in electric utility operations and maintenance and project management or equivalent.  Demonstrates Experience as a HECO Engineer showing continuously increasing responsibility in project/program management.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Kapolei - Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Generation Engineer [Req ID 10398] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. The hiring range for the Sr Generation Engineer [Req ID 10398] position is $109,900 to $142,600. 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 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.

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/regulatio...