Boiler Mechanic - Oahu

hawaiianel; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Hawaii seeks a Non-Exempt travel maintenance role to install and maintain generating station equipment. The role requires completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and passing the company knowledge test.

The position offers a wage of $50.75 per hour and a Monday–Friday work schedule. The department manages physical plant maintenance across boilers, heat exchangers, piping, and structural systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of applicable apprentice program or equivalent training and experience.
• Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test (Journeyman, 1st year).

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains generating station mechanical and structural equipment.
• Performs mechanical maintenance on power plant equipment such as boilers, air heaters, sootblowers, fans, heat exchangers, travelling screens, valves and piping.
• Trains to become qualified as a pipefitter mechanic.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, instruction manuals and written or oral instructions.
• Performs steel erection and rigging work.
• Occasionally performs general non-code welding and installs replacement piping.
• Performs burning in dismantling of piping or equipment and rough sizing of pipe/plate.
• Performs maintenance on buildings and structures.
• Does concrete work including forms, steel installation and cement finishing.
• Operates material handling and other equipment.
• Performs minor non-asbestos insulation removal incidental to maintenance tasks.
• Records a description of work completed.
• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications.
• Assume emergency management role as assigned during emergencies.

Education

Graduate of applicable apprentice program or equivalent training and experience

Job description

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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.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: 11/20/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P IT TRAVELING MAINTENANCEDepartment of the P GENERATIONDivision at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1Bargaining Unit vacancy available.(Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Installs and maintains generating station mechanical and structural equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs mechanical maintenance on power plant equipment, such as boilers, air heaters, sootblowers, fans, heat exchangers, travelling screens, valves and piping. Trains to become qualified as a pipefitter mechanic.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, instruction manuals and written or oral instructions.
• Performs steel erection and rigging work.
• Occasionally performs general non-code welding, including operation of stud gun. Installs replacement piping.
• Performs burning used in the dismantling of piping or equipment or the rough sizing of pipe, plate, bars, etc., where the quality of the cutting is not important.
• Performs maintenance on buildings and structures.
• Does concrete work including the construction of forms, installation of steel, and cement finishing.
• Operates material handling and other equipment as required.
• Performs minor non-asbestos insulation removal incidental to the performance of maintenance tasks.
• Records a description of work completed.
• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.

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:

• Graduate of applicable apprentice program or equivalent training and experience.
• Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test (Journeyman, 1st year).

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Wage: $50.75

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.

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 [phone].