Hawaii Substation Electrician — Build & Maintain Power Grid

Hawaiian Electric Company

Hawaii

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

hawaiianel is hiring a Substation Electrician in Honolulu, HI to construct, remodel, and maintain substations and related facilities. The role includes installing transformers, switchgear, and cables, along with on-site welding and working on energized equipment under safety protocols.

Candidates must have or qualify for a Hawaii electrician license, pass tests, and complete training as required, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

  • Must have Hawaii State electrician license or qualify for license.
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow electrical schematics.
  • Experience with substations, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Constructs, remodels, and maintains substations and related facilities.
  • Installs, services, tests, and repairs transformers, switchgear, breakers, regulators.
  • Performs wiring, splicing, and terminations of cables for substation work.
  • Operates and maintains hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
  • Wears protective gear when working on energized equipment and directs junior staff.

Skills

Electrical wiring
Substation construction
Troubleshooting
Welding
Safety procedures

Education

Hawaii Electrician's license

Tools

Transformers
Switchgear
Cable splicing

Job description

hawaiianel is hiring a Substation Electrician in Honolulu, HI to construct, remodel, and maintain substations and related facilities. The role includes installing transformers, switchgear, and cables, along with on-site welding and working on energized equipment under safety protocols.

Candidates must have or qualify for a Hawaii electrician license, pass tests, and complete training as required, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

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