Resource Planner - Maui

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

hawaiianel is seeking a Professional in Maui to lead resource planning for maintenance and projects across HECO’s T&D assets. You will develop work scopes, coordinate outages, and ensure safe, compliant execution with SAP, SIMS, and other systems.

The role requires planning, scheduling, and budgeting experience, with strong communication and leadership to mentor junior planners and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil disciplines is a plus and may substitute for up to 3 years experience
• Lineman or Substation Electrician certification with 5+ years experience may be substituted for up to 3 years
• Working knowledge of estimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operations activities
• General knowledge of electrical utility transmission and distribution facilities and equipment
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical diagrams
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software
• Knowledge of project management principles and budgeting/forecasting
• Familiarity with applicable regulations and permits

Responsibilities

• Create work packages and scheduling for maintenance and repair of HECO T&D assets
• Plan work scopes, procure equipment, services and materials, and coordinate outages
• Prepare and manage schedules coordinating personnel, vendors, and subcontractors
• Track progress, update schedules, and adjust resources to meet deadlines
• Generate work orders and cost tracking reports for resources and materials
• Promote teamwork and provide guidance to junior Resource Planners
• Support emergency response activities as assigned
• Liaise with multiple departments and external agencies for safe, compliant execution

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil)

Journeyman Lineman or Substation Electrician certification

Tools

SAP

SIMS

Click

Job description

Company: hawaiianel

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION

The M ZB RESOURCE PLANNING Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.(Role: Professional )

JOB FUNCTION

Is the subject matter expert for creating job packages and scheduling planned and unplanned maintenance and repair work for all HECO T&D Operations and Substation assets, customer new installations, and other projects as assigned. Liaisons with various process areas within SVP Operations to coordinate activities for the successful and safe completion of scheduled work including creating and taking hold offs, ensuring equipment and material is available of the proper type and quantity, and monitoring projects to completion. Trains,mentorsandprovidesguidance fornew Resource Planners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops the work scope for the work to be performed for customer, system, corrective & preventive maintenance activities (Overhead and Underground) taking into account forecasted budgets and variances,past history, performance monitoring and other documentation. This information will come from Asset Management, Maintenance Engineers, Engineering & Customer Engineering and computerized systems like SAP, SIMS, and maintenance inspection databases.
• Plans the work to be done for customer, system, corrective and preventive activities based on work scopes developed. Planning includes researching and identifying the work to be done; writing work procedures; researching, identifying, preparing requisitions and ordering equipment, services, and materials needed to accomplish the job; submitting holdoffs and making customer outage arrangements for the safety of personnel performing the work; understanding community impacts related to scheduled jobs and ensuring proper notifications and arrangements are made; and estimating job duration and manpower requirements. Coordination of work with and for customers and government agencies may be required. Ensures compliance with all appropriate documentation systems SAP, Click, SIMS, & etc.), and work planning policies and procedures.
• Creates the schedule to coordinate Operations area’s personnel, vendors, and outside services for customer, system, corrective and preventive activities in which resource utilization is maximized.Prepares the schedule in the software available, and takes into account other work, equipment and resource availability, materials availability and budget constraints. Coordinates work between various baseyards.
• Evaluates and measures work progress on a daily basis; adjusts and updates computerized schedule and the allocation of resources and materials as needed to ensure that the work planned is completed per schedule. Provides updates and estimates of effort needed to complete work. Coordinates and facilitates project meetings, before, during and after the work effort if needed.
• Identifies the present and future demand schedules for projects/work, in close collaboration with other departments for work & budgetary purposes. Creates work orders to track costs. Prepares reports on resource needs and availability for all resources including but not limited to personnel, monetary, equipment and material.
• Establishes benchmarks with respect to tasks and resource allocation. Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of the corporate and department mission/vision.
• Supports two-way communication to ensure feedback is received and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of company strategic objectives.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical,electricalor civil disciplinesis a plusand may be substituted for up to 3years experience
• Journeyman Linemanor Substation Electriciancertification with5+years experiencein the construction and maintenance ofelectricalutility facilities,equipment, and substationsmay be substituted for up to 3years experience
• Working knowledgeofestimating, planning, or scheduling of construction,maintenanceor operationsactivitieshighly desirable
• General knowledge ofelectrical utility transmission anddistributionssystemfacilities and equipment, acceptable work practices, and safety requirementsdesirable.
• Ability toreadand understandconstruction drawingsand standardspreferablywith some knowledge ofelectrical drawings (one linediagrams, electronic mapping programs & etc.)
• Understanding ofwarehouse operations such as researching inventoryand ordering equipment and materialspreferred.
• Proficiencywithpersonalcomputers,andrelated software applications
• Working knowledge of construction management and contract administration principles.
• Generalknowledge of budgeting and forecastingand utility finance or accounting methods.
• Working knowledgeof project management principles.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations/permits, laws, and codes.

Skills Requirements

• Self starter. Able to support department and/or company goals andobjectiveswith little or no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal/externalcustomersandsuppliers (personnel in both the bargaining unit and merit positions)
• Strong job planning skills, including estimation, task sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel (internal/external customers and suppliers), both in written and verbal communications.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positionsstatedin the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safetyobjectives.
• Demonstrateanalytical, conceptual andproblem solvingskills to assess the demands of the work, recommend proper actions, and handle multiple systems,projectsand programs with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals occasionallydealing with sensitive,difficultor confrontational issues.

Experience Requirements

• Several(3-5)years experiencein theestimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operationsactivities preferably related to utility facilities or equipment; or
• Several (3-5)years experienceas a construction manager for small to large construction projects, preferably with exposure to electric utility work practices, construction contract administration, utility finance or accounting methods, and materialsmanagement;
• A few (1-3)yearsexperiencein project management is desirable.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Kahului – Maui

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Resource Planner - Maui [Req ID 10291] position is $ 89,100.00 to $111,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

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 athttp://hawaiianelectric.com.

EEO Statement

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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.

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