Resource Planner - Maui

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 89,100 - 111,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility provider is seeking a Resource Planner based in Kahului, Maui. The successful candidate will create job packages, schedule maintenance, and collaborate with various teams to ensure projects are completed safely. Applicants should possess strong planning and organizational skills, along with relevant experience in utility operations. This position offers a competitive hiring range of $89,100 to $111,500, catering to those with expertise in project management and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Several (3-5) years experience in estimating, planning, or scheduling construction activities related to utility.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and electrical standards.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations/permits.

Responsibilities

• Develop work scope for maintenance activities considering budgets and performance.
• Plan and identify equipment/services needed for activities.
• Create schedules for operations personnel and vendors.
• Evaluate and adjust work progress and schedules as necessary.
• Create work orders and prepare reports on resource needs.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or civil discipline

Journeyman Lineman or Substation Electrician certification

Tools

SAP

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Resource Planner – Maui

Location: Kahului – Maui

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: $ 89,100.00 to $111,500.00

Job Function

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. Liaises 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, mentors, and provides guidance for new Resource Planners.

Essential Functions

• Develop the work scope 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.
• Plan 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; submitting hold‑offs and making customer outage arrangements; ensuring community impact notifications; estimating job duration and manpower requirements. Coordination with customers and government agencies may be required. Ensure compliance with documentation systems SAP, Click, SIMS, and work planning policies.
• Create the schedule to coordinate Operations area’s personnel, vendors, and outside services for customer, system, corrective and preventive activities, maximizing resource utilization. Prepare the schedule in available software, considering other work, equipment, resource availability, material availability and budget constraints. Coordinate work between baseyards.
• Evaluate and measure work progress daily; adjust and update the computerized schedule and the allocation of resources and materials to ensure work is completed on schedule. Provide updates and estimates of effort needed. Coordinate and facilitate project meetings before, during, and after work if needed.
• Identify current and future demand schedules for projects/work in collaboration with other departments for work and budgetary purposes. Create work orders to track costs. Prepare reports on resource needs and availability for all resources including personnel, monetary, equipment and material.
• Establish benchmarks for tasks and resource allocation. Promote teamwork and a self‑directed workforce in support of the corporate and department mission/vision.
• Support two‑way communication to ensure feedback is received and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Interact with employees, internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner to fulfill company strategic objectives.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparations for emergency response.

Basic Qualifications – Knowledge Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or civil discipline is a plus and may be substituted for up to 3 years experience.
• Journeyman Lineman or Substation Electrician certification with 5+ years experience in the construction and maintenance of electrical utility facilities, equipment, and substations may be substituted for up to 3 years experience.
• Working knowledge of estimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operations activities highly desirable.
• General knowledge of electrical utility transmission and distribution system facilities and equipment, acceptable work practices, and safety requirements desirable.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and standards, preferably with some knowledge of electrical drawings (one line diagrams, electronic mapping programs & etc.).
• Understanding of warehouse operations such as researching inventory and ordering equipment and materials preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications.
• Working knowledge of construction management and contract administration principles.
• General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting and utility finance or accounting methods.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations/permits, laws, and codes.

Basic Qualifications – Skills Requirements

• Self‑starter. Able to support department and/or company goals and objectives with little or no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong job planning skills, including estimation, task sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication at all levels (written and verbal).
• 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 positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy.
• Demonstrate analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills to assess the demands of the work, recommend proper actions and handle multiple systems, projects and programs with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals, occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3‑5) years experience in the estimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operations activities preferably related to utility facilities or equipment; or
• Several (3‑5) years experience as 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 materials management.
• Few (1‑3) years experience in project management is desirable.

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. 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 at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that specifically qualify them for the position.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

• Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law.
• Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company.
• Release, discharge, and hold harmless Hawaiian Electric Companies from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company.
• Authorize release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter‑company transfer.
• Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates’ background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to, searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light ("Company") are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements follows is made pursuant to 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.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one‑time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty‑five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate‑Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as "any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269‑19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269‑19.5(h)."

Affiliate‑Related Entity is defined as "a third party that provides electricity‑related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge."

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate‑Related Entities, please see https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions.

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.