Watch Office Specialist - Emergency Weather & Response

Hawaiian Electric Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Watch Office Specialist to monitor real-time conditions using field data, meteorology tools, live feeds, and alert systems to ensure situational awareness and safety for the nation’s infrastructure and communities.

The role collaborates with internal teams and public safety authorities, providing updates during meetings and coordinating training for analysts. The position demands strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, fire science, engineering, environmental science, or related field; four years experience may substitute for degree.
• Thorough knowledge of data and reporting analysis; highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of electrical utility procedures and operations.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, Google Earth, weather modeling, dashboards, alerting systems; open-source research.
• Experience with business process analysis for performance management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time weather and environmental data for situational awareness and report incidents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to validate hazards and provide updates.

Skills

Data analysis

Open-source research

Weather monitoring

Emergency management

Project management

Communications

GIS

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in business, fire science, engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Earth

Weather modeling

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Watch Office Specialist to monitor real-time conditions using field data, meteorology tools, live feeds, and alert systems to ensure situational awareness and safety for the nation’s infrastructure and communities.

The role collaborates with internal teams and public safety authorities, providing updates during meetings and coordinating training for analysts. The position demands strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills.