Resource Planner - Hilo or Kona

Resource Planner I - Hilo or Kona

Date:

Mar 5, 2026

Location:

Hilo, Hawaii (HI), US, 96720

Company: hawaiianel

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 ZB RESOURCE PLANNING Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides Transmission & Distribution Operations division technical and analytical support on evaluation and processing of contractor invoices, and management of SAP databases & field inspections.  Technically Completes (TECO) work orders in SAP to ensure prompt billing and reimbursement and accurate information on status of work order completion. Maximizes T&D crew daily work schedules ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and legal requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+  Plans, schedules, and coordinates customer service installations. Schedules jobs with customers, external vendors, and internal providers.  Maintains and updates schedule to ensure timely completion of work.  Collaborates with multiple internal & external parties to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.  Planning includes researching and identifying outstanding system deficiencies, reviewing job designs, writing work procedures, preparing purchase requisitions, coordinating outside services, and reserving materials needed to accomplish the job.  

Scheduling includes estimating job duration and manpower requirements with emphasis on safety and efficiency.  Compliance with all appropriate documentation systems (SAP, etc.) and collaboration with multiple departments and divisions to ensure work performed is in compliance with company, legal, & regulatory policies.

+  Manages the end-to-end Service Entry Sheet (SES) process for resource planners, enabling accurate and timely contractor payments aligned with Finance and Business Close standards. Partners cross-functionally with Purchasing and Resource Planning to review and approve price adjustments efficiently.

+  Ensures timely and accurate closure of field work orders in SAP. The role involves validating completed field activities, resolving data discrepancies, and coordinating with field personnel and other departments to ensure readiness for invoicing and financial closure. TECO of work orders directly impacts T&D Operations, SMO, System Operations, T&D Engineering, Program/Project Managers, Power Connections(CED), Asset Management, Wildfire Mitigation/Resiliency, Joint Pole, PIE, EOT, Warehouse/Stores, Commercial Client Services (CCS), Community Relations, Maintenance Engineers, Vegetation, Purchasing, Construction Management (CPM), GIS/GADOPS, Permitting, & Land & Rights.

+  Develops and maintains data reporting systems and dashboards across platforms including T&D Packages SharePoint (MMW) and SAP. Analyzes and tracks field inspection data to generate actionable performance insights. Manages sensitive company information with discretion while compiling, interpreting, and presenting data to support decision-making, audit reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+  Leverages data analytics to assess job performance trends - scheduled, completed, and cancelled - driving operational efficiency and cost reduction across Energy Delivery. Develops and presents cost studies and performance dashboards comparing cancelled versus scheduled work, and benchmarks CID/Engineering productivity against pole maintenance programs to support continuous improvement and strategic planning.

+  Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

+  Thorough knowledge of business office procedures and methods for a medium size organization.

+  Experience in construction or similar industry a plus.

+  Basic knowledge of electrical utility or similar type industry preferred.

+  Familiar with or willing to learn to read and understand construction drawings and standards.

+  Basic knowledge of electrical drawings preferred.

+  Basic knowledge of best practices in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work across multiple areas.  

+  Familiar with or willing to learn applicable state and federal regulations/permits, laws, and codes.

+  Knowledge of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance processes, inventory…