Senior OT Control Engineer – DCS Systems Leader

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Lead Control Engineer (Professional) to direct the Control Engineering section across generation stations. The role emphasizes expert-level control, automation, and instrumentation services, with responsibility for safety, reliability, and uptime.

Strong leadership and experience with DCS/PLC systems are essential. The position requires coordinating security/integrity programs, commissioning during upgrades, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Process Control Engineering.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience leading control engineering teams across generation stations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and mentor staff in control engineering and automation services.
• Evaluate control system performance and reliability; coordinate upgrades.
• Provide 24x7 support for generation control systems; ensure security and data integrity.

Skills

Process Control

DCS & PLC

Cybersecurity

Networking

OT Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Lead Control Engineer (Professional) to direct the Control Engineering section across generation stations. The role emphasizes expert-level control, automation, and instrumentation services, with responsibility for safety, reliability, and uptime.

Strong leadership and experience with DCS/PLC systems are essential. The position requires coordinating security/integrity programs, commissioning during upgrades, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and