Boiler Operator Trainee - Hilo

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Hilo, Hawaii is seeking a trainee Boiler Operator to join a non-exempt role with 1 vacancy. The incumbent will train to perform boiler duties, maintain a clean work environment, and participate in required instructional classes.

Candidates must pass tests such as POSS and a job sample, and meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds. Work location is Hilo, Hawaii with a shift-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Identify and distinguish colors, including shades, hues, and tints.
• Must pass Edison Electric Institute Plant Operator Selection System (POSS).
• Must pass the Job Sample Test.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Trains to perform the duties of a Boiler Operator.
• Maintains proper housekeeping.
• Performs unskilled manual tasks as directed.
• Attends instructional classes as scheduled.
• Prepares for qualifying performance tests for Boiler Operator.
• Assume an emergency management role as assigned.

Skills

Color vision

POSS

Job Sample Test

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

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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: 10/27/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION

The H GH HILL PLANTDepartment of the H GENERATIONDivision at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1Bargaining Unit vacancy available.(Role: NON-EXEMPT)

JOB FUNCTION

Trains to perform the duties of a Boiler Operator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains to perform the duties of a Boiler Operator.
• Maintains proper housekeeping.
• Performs unskilled manual tasks as directed.
• Attends instructional classes as scheduled.
• Prepares for qualifying performance tests for Boiler Operator
• 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.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Drives vehicles and operates forklifts as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions).
• Must be able to pass minimum requirements for respirator use.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Plant Operator Selection System (POSS).
• Must pass the Job Sample Test.

Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the POSS.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. 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 needs.

Role

Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Schedule

Shift

Work Hours

Shift

Location

Hilo – Hawaii

Wage

$33.99

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].

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 [e-mail] .

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