Ignition Management Program Lead

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Manager Supervisor to lead the Ignition Management Program within the Emergency Preparedness & Response division. You will oversee the Ignition Assessment Office, coordinate with investigators and field personnel, and communicate with senior leadership on risk and mitigation.

This role requires strong engineering knowledge, leadership, and strategic program management. The position includes department management, public safety education, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or Engineering desired.
• Fire science and regulatory reporting knowledge.
• Experience with leadership and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Ignition Assessment Program framework, timelines, and communication plans.
• Develops dashboards for ignition assessment metrics for leadership and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinates ignition investigations and escalation of issues.
• Leads department personnel matters and training across the team.
• Supports fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and safety education activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Grid knowledge

Electrical fault knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

MBA/Policy/Engineering desired

Tools

Geospatial tools

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Manager Supervisor to lead the Ignition Management Program within the Emergency Preparedness & Response division. You will oversee the Ignition Assessment Office, coordinate with investigators and field personnel, and communicate with senior leadership on risk and mitigation.

This role requires strong engineering knowledge, leadership, and strategic program management. The position includes department management, public safety education, and cross-functional