Distribution System Operator - Maui

Hawaiian Electric Company; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

hawaiianel in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, is seeking a Distribution System Operator for the Maui area. You will monitor and control the distribution and sub-transmission systems, coordinate outage responses, and support reliable power delivery in accordance with tariff requirements.

The role directs field personnel during outages, operates OT systems, writes and executes switching procedures, and maintains logs and status updates.

Job description

Distribution System Operator - Maui

Date:Oct 1, 2026

Location: Kahului, Hawaii (HI), US, 96734

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.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M OD DISPATCH Department of the M SYSTEM OPERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for the timely response and restoration communications of power outages and system activity to affected stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining the electrical distribution strategy and operations to ensure continuity of service, stability, and power delivery according to tariff requirements. Ensures reliable power distribution follows appropriate standards and regulations. Directs field personnel in managing single-phase and three phase customer power outages, emergency response, service restoration and repair activities in a safe operational manner, writes, and performs planned and emergency switching on the Sub-Transmission and Distribution System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

System Operations

• Issues, receives, and acts upon routine or scheduled limited holdoff requests on distribution circuits and/or equipment.

• Operates and troubleshoots in real-time the distribution system in accordance with company policies and protocols.

• Requests and prioritizes resources to match work volume during routine and emergency conditions while considering local agreements.

  System Monitoring

• Uses Operational Technology (“OT”) systems and field reports to monitor and control the distribution and sub-transmission systems.

• Monitors, acknowledges, responds and clears alarms from OT systems providing telemetry and control of the distribution and sub-transmission system (such as high/low) and distribution.

• Monitors and controls remotely controlled field devices to respond to outages, isolate faults, keep voltages and equipment loading within limits.

• Maintains daily records of logs of system conditions and status including manual updates of OT systems.

  Authority

• Has the authority to direct field personnel to take actions to ensure reliability of the grid and the safety of personnel.

  Outage Management