Combustion Turbine Operator Trainee - Keahole

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: 09/25/2025 at 11:59PM HST

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The H GC KEAHOLE, OPERATIONS Department of the H GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: NON-EXEMPT)

 

JOB FUNCTION:

Trains to perform the duties of a Combustion Turbine Operator

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Trains to perform the duties of a Combustion Turbine Operator.
• Attends instructional classes as scheduled.
• Prepares for qualifying performance tests for Combustion Turbine Operator.
• Maintains proper housekeeping.
• Performs unskilled manual tasks as directed.
• 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.
• Drives vehicles and operates forklift as required.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions)
• Must be able to pass minimum requirements for respirator use.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move items such as sand bags, salt bags, chemicals, supplies, etc. weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. 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 objectives.
• T55: Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Plant Operator Selection System (POSS).

Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the POSS.

• T55: Must pass the Job Sample Test.

 

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: Shift 

Location: Kailua-Kona  – Hawaii Island

Wage: $33.03 - $37.18 

 

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 sh