Environmental Compliance Scientist

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Company in Kahului – Maui seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead regulatory compliance programs for the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division. The role requires developing training, coordinating with regulators, and managing consultants to ensure facility compliance.

You will design programs, monitor permits, prepare environmental reports, and support emergency response planning while advancing continuous improvement across the environmental functions.

Qualifications

• Several years (3-5) of environmental regulatory compliance experience in power/industrial environments.
• Experience interpreting environmental regulations and managing compliance programs.
• Ability to coordinate with regulatory agencies and manage consultants.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements environmental compliance programs for Hawaiian Electric entities, including review of facilities and permit conditions.
• Interprets regulations and provides training to operating personnel and tracks legislation/testimony.
• Coordinates gathering, processing, and validation of environmental data and timely environmental reports with regulators and customers.
• Liaises with environmental regulators and inspectors; serves as primary contact with health and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares RFPs for consultants, evaluates proposals, and manages consultants to deliver quality work on time.
• Functions as project manager for environmental projects and leads continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory understanding

Driver's license

Discretion & tact

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

EPA Method 9 knowledge

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Company in Kahului – Maui seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead regulatory compliance programs for the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division. The role requires developing training, coordinating with regulators, and managing consultants to ensure facility compliance.

You will design programs, monitor permits, prepare environmental reports, and support emergency response planning while advancing continuous improvement across the environmental functions.