Insulator - Oahu

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Posting End Date: 10/30/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P IT TRAVELING MAINTENANCE Department of the P GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Bargaining Unit vacancies available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Fabricates, installs, removes, and maintains refractories and insulations. Does concrete work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As an Insulator at lower levels, performs the following duties under direction or direct supervision in accordance with the various stages of training attained. As an Insulator at the maximum level, performs the following duties:

• Works from blueprints, sketches, instruction manuals, and written or oral instructions.
• Fabricates, installs, or removes all boiler, turbine, pipe and duct insulation, including pads, finish coats and canvas or sheet metal coverings. Includes installing insulation pin studs with an insulpin type gun.
• Fabricates, installs or removes plastic and castable refractories; installation methods including gunniting. Lays and repairs firebrick, burner tiles, baffles, and furnace penetrations.
• Does concrete work including the constructing of forms, installation of steel, cement finishing of new capital construction projects, in addition to modifications or additions to existing plants.
• At the Journeyman level, directs the work of and trains personnel in lower classification on any or all of the above operations.
• Operates material handling and other equipment as required.
• Reports equipment problems or hazardous conditions observed to appropriate personnel.
• Records thorough description of work completed and communicates results as required.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Plant Maintenance Assessment Selection System (MASS) test.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year work experience in general maintenance and labor in an industrial setting.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. 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 needs.

• Must have or be able to pass requirements for respirator use.

• Must pass Job Sample Test.
• Must pass a Job Qualification Test to progress to next 12 month level on wage scale (Insulator 2nd and Insulator 3rd Year).
• Must pass Job Performance Test to progress to 4th Year (second to the last step of pay schedule).

4th Year:

• Employees/applicants who meet the following requirement shall start at the 2nd to the last step of the pay schedule.
  • Graduate of Insulator Apprentice Program; OR
  • Equivalent training and experience AND must pass Company Job Performance Test.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 2

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Oahu

Wage: $41.58

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 agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

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 View phone number on aiapply.co.

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email View email address on aiapply.co.