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Senior Meter Electrician - Maui

Date:Jun 26, 2024

Location: Kahului, Hawaii (HI), US, 96732

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: 7/10/2024 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M RM SUBSTATION & METER METER Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Installs and tests new and existing metering equipment and maintains all meters and related equipment and related equipment pertaining to the Distribution and streetlight systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs, wires, inspects and tests new and existing meter installations in the field.

• Uses electrical standard instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, rotating standard, power factor or phase meter, phase sequence indicators, etc.

• Installs or works with linemen in the installation of current and potential transformers on high voltage circuits, using heavy tools such as monkey wrenches, stillson wrenches, and pipe tools for cutting or threading pipe; lifts and carries.heavy equipment as required.

• Reads all types of meters and collects data on all types of recording meters.

• May be required to do meter records work including transaction edit report.

• Assists Operations Division with trouble calls in the field.

• Checks and resets low voltage (600v and below) circuit breakers and replaces low voltage fuses.

• Directs or checks the work of personnel of lower classifications assigned.

• Repairs and checks mechanical and electrical metering devices.

• Checks and calibrates all secondary standards as required.

• Maintains records for all phases of testing and installation.

• Does work of lower graded Meter Electricians in field or shop as required.

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs similar and incidental duties 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.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to identify and distinguish different colors and color hues required.

• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for frequent required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.

• Must be able to lift and carry instrument transformers.

• Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test and Job Performance Test.

• Graduate of Meter Electrician Apprentice Program or equivalent training and experience.

  Upgrade Requirements for Senior Meter Electrician, T8

  For a new hire in the Meter Electrician position to qualify to take the Senior Meter Electrician job knowledge test, the following requirements must be met:

• Have sufficient proficiency in the normal day-to-day activities within the meter shop as determined by the Working Foreman or Supervisor. Activities include working with the ClS, test boards as well as general housekeeping for a minimum of three (3) months.

• Have sufficient understanding of the various procedures and processes within the meter shop as determined by the Working Foreman or Supervisor.

• Have proof of successfully completing a qualified meter electrician apprenticeship program.

• Have proof of at least 3 years of journey worker experience as a meter electrician at another organization.

• Successfully pass a company written job knowledge test and job performance test. Direct observation by the supervisor or working foreman of the employee's work performance work may be substituted for successfully passing a job performance test. Documentation must be presented to support this requirement.

  Role: Non-Exempt

  Number of Vacancies: 1

  Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

  Work Hours:7:00 am - 3:30 pm

  Location: Kahului – Maui

  Wage: $54.27 – $54.27

  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 http://hawaiianelectric.com .

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with 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.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to 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.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.

Nearest Major Market:MauiNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii