Switching Coordinator - Oahu

Job Overview

Switching Coordinator – professional role in Hawaiian Electric Companies Transmission Operations on Oahu. Responsible for creating and coordinating switching orders to provide safe electrical work environment for personnel, customers, and public.

• Develop switching orders for scheduled clearances per holdoff requests, outages, and company safety protocols.
• Coordinate with departments and contractors to notify customers and stakeholders of required scheduled switching, service interruption, or equipment replacement.
• Notify Generation Department and independent power producers of special generation requirements due to line switching and abnormal system conditions.
• Evaluate system and customer equipment to determine safe scheduling of clearances and act as liaison between customers and the company for large customer services.
• Coordinate energizing of new equipment ensuring necessary requirements are met for service entry.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Basic Knowledge Requirements

• Completion of a Trouble man or Lineman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of generating procedures and transmission/distribution system.
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing).
• Knowledge of Safety & Health Manual, General Information Manual, company/union agreements.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and Safe Start principles.

Skills Requirements

• Read and interpret distribution/transmission maps and single line diagrams.
• Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license and meet hiring standards for driving positions.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Handle difficult or sensitive issues with tact and discretion.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years experience in Operations, Transmission, and Distribution utility field.
• 3–5 years experience as System Operation Shift Supervisor or Load Dispatcher or equivalent.

Location:

Honolulu – Oahu. Hiring range: $ – $.

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 .