Operator Helper - Maui

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Posting End Date: 04/19/2023 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The Operations - Kahului and Maalaea Departments of the Generation Division at Hawaiian Electric Company - Maui County has three (2) Bargaining Unit vacancies available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Trains to perform the duties of Senior Operator Helper at the steam plant. Performs general maintenance work as assigned.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Mans a shift with a Senior Operator Helper or Junior Boiler Operator at the steam plant and trains to perform the duties of these classifications.
• Is assigned operational maintenance work at the steam plant.
• May perform in relief capacity, standing watch as Senior Operator Helper when qualified.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean.
• Maintains watch until relieved.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITEIS:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Helps on overhauls when available.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test. Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) do not need to take the POSS.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 2

Work Schedule: Shift

Work Hours: Shift

Location: Kahului Power Plant or Maalea Power Plant - Maui

Wage: $31.19/hour

Interested individuals who are employees of affiliate companies 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;
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.