Senior Strategist - Planning Services

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION The P RI RELIABILITY & RESILIENCE STRATEGY Department of the P ASSET PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available. (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 Lead efforts to develop multi-year work plans and priorities for projects and programs to enhance reliability. This includes determining reliability improvement project/program cost, value, sequencing/timing, and priority as well as ongoing work plan monitoring, management, updates, and cost/benefit tracking.

Help operating areas with requests for engineering assistance for all T&D system reliability matters and determine solutions to requests.

Reliability Strategy Development Lead efforts to develop/update reliability strategies to reduce the frequency and duration of electric service interruptions to customers. This includes assessing reliability performance and risk, establishing goals and objectives, identifying improvement options, analyzing/modeling solutions, determining optimal cost/benefit approaches, and gaining necessary approvals. This includes developing, refining, and producing monthly, quarterly, and annual metric calculations and reports for internal stakeholders, Hawaiian Electric’s website updates, and Hawaii Public Utilities Commission submittals. It also includes efforts to enhance the automation, validation/cross-checks, and accessibility of reliability data and reports.

Industry Knowledge and Leading Practices Stays abreast of industry developments and leading practices related to reliability including new technologies, applications, modeling tools/methodologies, advanced analytics, benchmarking, and reporting practices. As assigned on a temporary basis, fills in for the department manager.

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.
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
Electric power system resilience
Electric power system inspection and maintenance
Utility/Infrastructure asset management
Expertise with structured problem-solving approaches, tactics, and tools.
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.
Project/Program Management: Ability to plan, organize, secure, and manage resources/efforts to achieve project/program objectives to budget, scope, and schedule.
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.
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.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Senior Reliability Strategist [Req ID 10214] position is $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. 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. 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.
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
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;
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;
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;
Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.
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 click.appcast.io.

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