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Resource Planner - Oahu

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.

Job Function:

Is the subject matter expert for creating job packages and scheduling planned and unplanned maintenance and repair work for all HECO T&D Operations and Substation assets, customer new installations, and other projects assigned. Liaisons with various process areas within SVP Operations to coordinate activities for the successful and safe completion of scheduled work including creating and taking hold offs, ensuring equipment and material is available of the proper type and quantity, and monitoring projects to completion. Trains, mentors and provides guidance for new Resource Planners.

Essential Functions:

• Develops the work scope for the work to be performed for customer, system, corrective & preventive maintenance activities (Overhead and Underground) taking into account forecasted budgets and variances, past history, performance monitoring and other documentation.
• Plans the work to be done for customer, system, corrective and preventive activities based on work scopes developed. Planning includes researching and identifying the work to be done; writing work procedures; researching, identifying, preparing requisitions and ordering equipment, services, and materials needed to accomplish the job; submitting holdoffs and making customer outage arrangements for the safety of personnel performing the work; understanding community impacts related to scheduled jobs and ensuring proper notifications and arrangements are made; and estimating job duration and manpower requirements. Coordination of work with and for customers and government agencies may be required. Ensures compliance with all appropriate documentation systems SAP, Click, SIMS,, & etc.), and work planning policies and procedures.
• Creates the schedule to coordinate Operations area's personnel, vendors, and outside services for customer, system, corrective and preventive activities in which resource utilization is maximized. Prepares the schedule in the software available, and takes into account other work, equipment and resource availability, materials availability and budget constraints. Coordinates work between various baseyards.
• Evaluates and measures work progress on a daily basis; adjusts and updates computerized schedule and the allocation of resources and materials as needed to ensure that the work planned is completed per schedule. Provides updates and estimates of effort needed to complete work. Coordinates and facilitates project meetings, before, during and after the work effort if needed.
• Identifies the present and future demand schedules for projects/work, in close collaboration with other departments for work & budgetary purposes. Creates work orders to track costs. Prepares reports on resource needs and availability for all resources including but not limited to personnel, monetary, equipment and material.
• Establishes benchmarks with respect to tasks and resource allocation. Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of the corporate and department mission/vision.
• Supports two-way communication to ensure feedback is received and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• 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 strategic objectives.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or civil disciplines is a plus and may be substituted for up to 3 years experience.
• Journeyman Lineman or Substation Electrician certification with 5+ years experience in the construction and maintenance of electrical utility facilities, equipment, and substations may be substituted for up to 3 years experience.
• Working knowledge of estimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operations activities highly desirable.
• General knowledge of electrical utility transmission and distributions system facilities and equipment, acceptable work practices, and safety requirements desirable.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and standards preferably with some knowledge of electrical drawings (one line diagrams, electronic mapping programs & etc.).
• Understanding of warehouse operations such as researching inventory and ordering equipment and materials preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers, and related software applications.
• Working knowledge of construction management and contract administration principles.
• General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting and utility finance or accounting methods.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations/permits, laws, and codes.

Skills Requirements

• Self starter. Able to support department and/or company goals and objectives with little or no direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers (personnel in both the bargaining unit and merit positions).
• Strong job planning skills, including estimation, task sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel (internal/external customers and suppliers), both in written and verbal communications.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Demonstrate analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to assess the demands of the work, recommend proper actions, and handle multiple systems, projects and programs with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues.

Experience Requirements:

• Several (3-5) years experience in the estimating, planning, or scheduling of construction, maintenance or operations activities preferably related to utility facilities or equipment;
• OR
• Several (3-5) years experience as a construction manager for small to large construction projects, preferably with exposure to electric utility work practices, construction contract administration, utility finance or accounting methods, and materials management;
• A few (1-3) years experience in project management is desirable.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Energy Delivery Resource Planner [Req ID 10284] position is $87,400.00 to $111,500.00. 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

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

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