Combustion Turbine Operator Trainee - Keahole

Hawaiian Electric; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, seeks a Combustion Turbine Operator trainee to join our operations team and contribute to reliable power generation. The role trains to perform turbine operator duties, attends classes, and prepares for qualifying performance tests.

This is a non-exempt, Mon-Fri position with a shift-based schedule and a wage of $33.99 per hour, supporting safe and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify colors and pass respirator requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have or qualify for Hawaii driver’s license and meet driving position standards.
• Must pass Edison Electric Institute POSS.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform the duties of a Combustion Turbine Operator.
• Attend instructional classes as scheduled.
• Prepare for qualifying performance tests for Combustion Turbine Operator.
• Maintain proper housekeeping.
• Perform unskilled manual tasks as directed.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as required.
• Drive vehicles and operate forklift as required.
• Assume an emergency management role and perform assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Color vision

Respirator eligibility

Lifting capability

Driver's license

POSS

Job Sample Test

Job description

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: 09/16/2026 at 11:59PM HST

Brief Posting Description

Job Function

Trains to perform the duties of a Combustion Turbine Operator.

Essential Functions

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

Other Responsibilities

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

• 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 items such as sand bags, salt bags, chemicals, supplies, etc. weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Plant Operator Selection System (POSS).
• Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the POSS.
• Must pass the Job Sample Test.

Role:

Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday

Work Hours:

Shift

Location:

Kailua-Kona – 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.

Applicant Certification

By Submitting An Application For The Position, Candidates

• 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
• 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 [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] . This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.