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Senior Reliability Strategist - Oahu

The P RI RELIABILITY & RESILIENCE STRATEGY Department of the P ASSET PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Leads efforts to measure, assess, develop, and update strategies, priorities, and work plans to improve electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system reliability for all three operating areas (O'ahu, Maui County, and Hawai'i Island).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work Plan Development, Prioritization, and Management
• Reliability System Analyses
• Reliability Strategy Development
• Reliability Reporting
• Industry Knowledge and Leading Practices
• General Support and Improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering, math, science, or science-related major from an accredited school or college is highly desirable. Master's degree desirable, preferably in business administration (MBA) from an accredited school or college. Thorough understanding of the following:

• Electric power system reliability
• Electric power supply, transmission, and distribution systems and components
• Electric power system operation
• Utility information systems
• Probability, statistics, and risk
• Utility financial and accounting principles
• Utility regulation
• General understanding of the following:
• Electric power system resilience
• Electric power system inspection and maintenance
• Utility/Infrastructure asset management

Skills Requirements

Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Ability to understand and accurately define problems, analyze and synthesize information, identify and evaluate solution options, and make sound decisions or recommendations. Ability to deal with complexity, uncertainty, and incomplete, inconsistent, or conflicting information. Expertise with structured problem-solving approaches, tactics, and tools.

Analytical: Ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations.

Computer Applications: Expertise with personal computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Demonstrated expertise or aptitude for enterprise applications such as ERP/EAM, IRR, and GIS.

Communication: Written, oral, and listening communication skills and ability to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.

Presentation: Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to small and large groups.

Project/Program Management: Ability to plan, organize, secure, and manage resources/efforts to achieve project/program objectives to budget, scope, and schedule.

Teamwork: Ability to function effectively in a team environment and contribute to team process and decision-making.

Conflict Resolution: Ability to use communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts between parties.

Negotiation: Ability to listen and develop alternative solutions that will result in a variety of constituents reaching agreement on a course of action.

Personal: Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage time and work to complete tasks and meet deadlines, while handling multiple assignments and remaining flexible and adapting to changing priorities.

Interpersonal: Ability to relate to and interact with other people to reach objectives. Appreciates the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationships.

Experience Requirements

Extensive (8+ or more) years of related work experience or demonstrated ability preferably within the electric utilities industry is highly desirable. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.

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.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian 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 (808) 543-4848.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Senior Reliability Strategist [Req ID 10214] position is $109,900.00 to $142,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.