Superintendent, Maintenance - 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

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 H GM STEAM & HYDRO Department of the H GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Manager Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION

Manages and provides knowledge, guidance and expertise of power generation technologies (e.g., steam-electric, combustion turbines, diesel engines, hydroelectric, wind turbines) and maintenance methods and procedures to ensure that Department/Company goals and objectives are attained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership, supervision (including performance appraisals, teamwork and self-directed workforce, two-way communication, training and development, recognition, safety, and discipline) and technical direction to develop and maintain a highly competent, flexible and motivated workforce.
• Directs the safe and timely maintenance and repair of Generation Department facilities; including power plants and related equipment and department general plant facilities. Plans and prioritizes maintenance activities on a daily basis in cooperation with assistant superintendents, technical services, operations, and the division Director.
• Maximizes all generating unit availability and reliability through effective coordination and communication with operations and plant maintenance, and with supervisory personnel throughout the Department. 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 objectives.
• Plans, initiates, directs, and monitors all unit and plant capital improvements to increase availability/capability/efficiency of HELCO’s production facilities in cooperation with technical services, operations, and the division Director. Leads and/or participates in the negotiation and/or dispute resolution of maintenance contracts for materials and services.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required (e.g., rate case preparation, O&M budget, capital budget, substitutes for other department personnel, training, new equipment installation, special projects, etc.). Recommends the Division’s present and forecasted operational needs for budgeting purposes.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Requirements

• Detailed technical knowledge of related equipment repair, operation and maintenance such as: boilers, combustion control, turbine generators, combustion turbines, diesel engines, wind turbine generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes (including Annual Operating Forecast; Capital Budgets, vehicle, equipment, tools, office furniture and equipment, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union Agreement, Accident Prevention Manual, Code of Conduct, etc.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software application.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral, listening and presentation communication skills/conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; the willingness and ability to train.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities, including effective time management techniques.
• Analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to assess the demands of the job and to recommend proper actions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills to communicate basic and complex information to a variety of individuals at all levels of the organization.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (7 or more years) of power plant experience in the areas of operation, maintenance, and engineering.
• Several (3-5 years) of supervisory and administrative experience.

Role

Manager Supervisor

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Hilo – Hawaii

Hiring Range

The hiring range for the Superintendent, Maintenance - Hilo [Req ID 10710] position is $123,000.00 to $159,800.00. 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 .

EEO StatementHawaiian 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

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] .