Senior Maintenance Lead - Power Plant (Hilo)

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Manager Supervisor in Hilo, Hawaii to lead a team within the GM Steam & Hydro division. The role focuses on directing maintenance, improving generation unit availability, and coordinating with operations to meet company objectives.

The successful candidate will have extensive power plant experience, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong budgeting and leadership skills to drive safety and efficiency across facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities with team development and performance management.
• Strong budgeting/forecasting knowledge and experience with capital/operating budgets.
• Detailed technical knowledge of power generation equipment and related maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels of the organization.
• Analytical, organized, and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to ensure a competent, motivated workforce.
• Directs safe and timely maintenance of generation facilities and prioritizes activities.
• Maximizes unit availability through coordination with operations and maintenance.
• Plans capital improvements to increase facility efficiency and reliability.
• Monitors budgets and recommends operational needs for planning.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Power generation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Manager Supervisor in Hilo, Hawaii to lead a team within the GM Steam & Hydro division. The role focuses on directing maintenance, improving generation unit availability, and coordinating with operations to meet company objectives.

The successful candidate will have extensive power plant experience, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong budgeting and leadership skills to drive safety and efficiency across facilities.