Supervisor, Lanai Operations - Lanai

Date:Mar 25, 2025

Location: Lanai City, Hawaii (HI), US, 96763

Company: 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.

Posting End Date: at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M GL LANAI Department of the M GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Supervises the operations and maintenance of Lanai’s generation, plant equipment, and related activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, supervises and coordinates daily operations, including troubleshooting, staffing levels, and equipment and fuel purchases. Maximizes unit availability, reliability and capability through proper maintenance and operation.

• Develops programs, standardized operations and training procedures and plant development to ensure safety, reliability, and protection of systems in an effective and efficient manner.

• Performs related engineering functions, including analysis of loading of generators, equipment troubleshooting, system operation, planning and design, and external contractor communication and coordination.

• Provides technical expertise, training, and supervision to various employees and units.

• Develops and/or maintains appropriate plant reports, records, and logs; including, environmental permits and equipment drawings. Responsible for office records and inventory reports to various departments.

• Initiates/supervises various capital budget improvements that can be accomplished with a minimum of outside contract assistance.

• 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 station generating units and systems, electrical system operations, operating policies and operating emergency corrective procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of System Operation practices and procedures, and power plant operations and systems.

• Basic knowledge of electronic systems, electric generation and distribution systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, steam boilers and turbo machinery.

• Strong knowledge in personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

• Thorough knowledge of Company policies and procedures contained in documents such as the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Manual, etc.

  Skills Requirements

• Must be able to read, comprehend and utilize technical publications such as unit data books, blueprints and piping/instrument diagrams.

• Supervisory and leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals frequently dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues. Ability to lead and provide direction to employees.

• Ability to maintain composure under stressful and emergency conditions.

• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

• Ability to analyze and understand complex electrical diagrams. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly with attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals within the plant and related areas.

• Organizational skills to perform administrative duties.

• Effective oral and written communications.

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

  Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7 years) experience in a power plant production environment, including two years with diesel generating

• A few years (1-2 years) experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

  Role: Professional Supervisor

  Number of Vacancies: 1

  Location: Lanai City – Lanai

  Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supervisor, Lanai Operations - Lanai [Req ID 9585] position is $96,000.00 to $122,500.00. 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 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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with 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

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 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.

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.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.

Nearest Major Market:MauiNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii