Safety Program Manager - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 99,900 - 127,500; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Safety Program Manager to lead safety initiatives across Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island. The role focuses on developing and promoting a culture of safety, coordinating with multiple departments, and delivering training and continuous program improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in program management within safety domains, PMP (or equivalent) certification, and strong communication skills to drive safety outcomes across large enterprise teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of project and program management principles.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/HIOSH/DOT/DOH/PUC/NIOSH rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of general electrical utility safety practices and industrial hygiene.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages program activity including budgeting, design/development of written programs, approval and implementation.
• Develops strategies to attain safety program goals and monitors progress.
• Acts as focal point for safety program matters and conducts training and information distribution.
• Establishes measurable metrics and reports progress to all employee levels.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties to obtain approvals and implement safety programs.
• Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Skills

Project management principles

OSHA/HIOSH rules knowledge

Communication skills

People leadership

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Safety Program Manager - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

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

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P FT ADMIN - SAFETY Department of the P SAFETY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION

Plays key role in developing, promoting and maintaining a culture of safety at Hawaiian Electric Company. Serves as focal point for all safety program matters and is responsible for meeting all safety program related objectives. Develops, plans, organizes and implements Corporate Safety initiatives and programs in support of safety goals; manages scope and routinely audits programs and initiatives to assess program effectiveness. Ensures management of and coordination between internal and external parties in the development of safety programs and initiatives from program conceptualization to implementation to include planning, budgeting, design/development of written program, obtaining approval, implementation, delivering presentations & facilitating training, and monitoring/evaluating safety programs. Acts as the Corporate Safety Division’s liaison for safety programs developed by Safety Teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes and manages all program activity associated with the planning, budgeting, design/development of written program, approval, implementation, presentation and training, and monitoring of safety programs. Provides program leadership, work direction and secures commitment from safety team members in meeting program milestones, goals and objectives. Works with team members to ensure access to resources and information; provides direction necessary to successfully perform in their roles. Evaluates progress and performance of program team members and takes necessary actions to accomplish program objectives; actions may include recognition, redirection, recruitment and replacement of team members.
• Develops strategies required to attain safety program goals. Regularly monitors programs to ensure early identification of potential problem areas. Actively engages to resolve problems to ensure attainment of program goals. Redirects to minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules, effectiveness or add costs to safety programs.
• Serves as the focal point for all safety program related matters. This requires addressing concerns; preparing, presenting, and conducting training for levels of internal and external groups; creating informational documents for wide distribution for all safety programs.
• Establishes measurable matrix to routinely monitor safety programs for effectiveness of program objectives. Prepares and presents the progress and effectiveness of safety programs to all level of employees.
• Works with HECO’s Energy Delivery, Energy Resources & Operations, Power Supply, Customer Service and others Process Areas as well as HELCO’s and MECO’s staff to obtain approvals and support for the implementation, update or coordination of safety programs. Works with Corporate Communications, Legal, Workers Compensation and other areas for the review and support of safety programs. Coordinates with General Accounting and Budgets & Financial Analysis to review and approve procurement process of Safety Programs. Works on projects and initiatives as directed by Director of Safety Division.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of project and program management principles normally acquired through college-level training, project/program management training and/or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, HIOSH, DOT, DOH, PUC, NIOSH rules, regulations and guidelines related to safety issues.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Program Management Institute (PMI) is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of general electrical utility, safety & health practices and industrial hygiene principals and techniques.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade groups or individuals.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage and develop/maintain strong positive relationships people at all levels within the company.
• Ability to motivate/influence others in cross-functional teams over which this role has no direct authority.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to operate as a self-starter and meet deadlines. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (5+ years) experience as a project or program manager preferably within safety and health issues related to the electric utility industry.
• Several (3-5) years of industrial safety experience is desirable.
• Several (3-5) years of experience in developing and implementing programs.
• A few (1-2) years of experience in developing and conducting training.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Safety Program Manager [Req ID 10574] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. 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 at http://hawaiianelectric.com .

Applicant Certification

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. 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.

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.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].