Instrument & Control Technician I (T42), Ii (T59), Or Iii (T100)

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The Instrument & Control Department of the Generation Division at Hawaiian Electric Company - Maui County has three (2) Bargaining Unit vacancies available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs required work on pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic instruments and control systems in generating stations.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

T42:

• On occasion, may perform the work of a Maintenance Electrician and similar duties on pneumatic and mechanical devices.
• Performs similar and incidental duties, as required.
• With supervision, maintains inventory and inventory records on spare parts. Initiates purchase requisition to maintain inventory levels and for replacement parts.
• Maintains manuals, records, and drawings in proper order and in current state.
• Works from drawings and instruction materials. Installs, maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs instrument, alarms and all control systems and equipment on boiler, turbine, diesel, generator and water treatment panels, fuel oil control equipment, chemical feed equipment, flue gas analyzers, smoke detectors, sampling tubes, test equipment, environmental monitoring equipment and/or any Production Department or company equipment.
• Performs job functions of lower classifications, as necessary.
• Installs all instrumentation and modifies control in consultation with supervisory personnel.
• Works directly with other department personnel when the performance of job function requires such coordination.
• Performs job functions with direct or indirect supervision.
• Directs the work of lower classifications in the performance of all job functions; trains lower classification personnel in all job functions.

T59:

• Maintains manuals, records, and drawings in proper order and in current state.
• Works from drawings and instruction materials. Installs, maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs instrument, alarms and all control systems and equipment on boiler, turbine, diesel, generator and water treatment panels, fuel oil control equipment, chemical feed equipment, flue gas analyzers, smoke detectors, sampling tubes, test equipment, environmental monitoring equipment and/or any Power Supply Department or Company equipment.
• Performs job functions of lower classifications, as necessary.
• On occasion, may perform the work of a Maintenance Electrician and similar duties on pneumatic and mechanical devices.
• Installs all instrumentation and modifies controls in consultation with supervisory personnel.
• Performs similar and incidental duties, as required.
• Performs job functions with direct or indirect supervision.
• Directs the work of lower classifications in the performance of all job functions; trains lower classification personnel in all job functions.
• Works directly with other department personnel when the performance of job functions require such coordination.
• Plans and conducts control system tests, makes test data analyses and calibrates equipment control system, as required, to optimize generating station control systems in consultation with supervisory personnel.
• With supervision, maintains inventory and inventory records on spare parts. Initiates purchase requisition to maintain inventory levels and for replacement parts.

T100:

• Works from drawings and instruction materials. Installs, maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs instrument, alarms and all control systems and equipment on boiler, turbine, diesel, generator and water treatment panels, fuel oil control equipment, chemical feed equipment, flue gas analyzers, smoke detectors, sampling tubes, test equipment, environmental monitoring equipment and/or any Power Supply Department or Company equipment.
• Is responsible for equipment clearances related to work schedule.
• Plans and conducts control system tests, makes test data analyses and calibrates equipment control system, as required to optimize generating station control systems in consultation with supervisory personnel.
• Performs job functions with minimum technical and administrative supervision.
• Installs all instrumentation and modifies controls in consultation with supervisory personnel.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• On occasion, may perform the work of a Maintenance Electrician and similar duties on pneumatic and mechanical devices.
• Works directly with other department personnel when the performance of job functions require such coordination.
• Maintains manuals, records, and drawings in proper order and in current state.
• Initiates daily work schedule based on operating log trouble reports and assigned work from electrical supervisory personnel.
• Directs the work of lower classifications in the performance of all job functions; trains lower classification personnel in all job functions.
• With supervision, maintains inventory and inventory records on spare parts. Initiates purchase requisition to maintain inventory levels and for replacement parts.
• Performs job functions of lower classifications as necessary.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

T42:

• Must have or be able to qualify for 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. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Must pass Company written and practical job knowledge test.
• Ability to identify and distinguish difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints.
• Graduate of Instrument & Control Technician apprentice program or the equivalent training and experience.

T59:

All of the above, including:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as an Instrument & Control Technician I (T42).

T100:

All of the above, including:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an Instrument & Control Technician II (T59).

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 4

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lunch: 30

Location: Maalaea Power Plant - Maui

Wage Rate: Instrument & Control Technician I: $46.55/hour; Instrument & Control Technician II: $52.78/hour; Instrument & Control Technician III: $53.62/hour

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.

Should there be no candidates with this experience, the company may consider applicants without such experience who meet the knowledge/skill requirements. If such a candidate is hired, he or she will initially be placed on a development plan commensurate with his/her education and experience level.

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;
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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.