**APPLICANT POOL** Electric Quality Control Expert - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

 

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.

 

Applicant Pool End Date: 10/10/2025 at 11:59 p.m. HST

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The T&D OPERATIONS Department of the T&D OPERATIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company is currently establishing an applicant pool, from which qualified applicants may be considered for a full-time Electric Quality Control Expert position vacancy on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. Additional information will be provided after applications are reviewed. 

 

Current employees would not be considered for this external applicant pool but may apply to an internally posted job requisition when a position vacancy becomes available. 

 

 

JOB FUNCTION:

Conducts field assessments of Hawaiian Electric’s facilities and internal resources and leads teams to ensure we have the right tools, equipment, and work standards to complete work in a safe and efficient manner. Inspects and verifies the quality of construction work to ensure compliance with standards. Regularly travels to various work sites within the state.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Travels to various work locations to conduct field assessments to  ensure the safety of our personnel; ensure personnel are trained and have the tools and equipment to do the job safely and efficiently; support and train personnel on technical standards, safety procedures, policies and practices, standard operating procedures and other work practices related to worker safety and work processing.
• Partners with the Standards team to ensure we utilize the safest and most efficient means to construct T&D facilities.
• Inspects and verifies the quality of the construction work performed by Hawaiian Electric crews including emergency and planned Electric Corrective (EC) tickets ensuring all work is done in compliance with HECO Construction Standards.
• Audits completed supervisor work packages; ensures all jobs are properly closed out and supporting documentation is accounted for.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• High School or GED Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, or a combination of experience and education preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electric utility regulatory requirements to complete thorough reviews and analysis of T&D construction work.  Prepares comprehensive reports with suggested recommendations for leadership.
• Expert knowledge of standard tools used in construction work to be able to identify tools, standards and equipment needed to make the work environment safe and efficient.
• Knowledge of industry standards, company specifications, and federal, state, and local requirements to perform inspections evaluating quality of work by construction crews.
• Graduate of an approved USDOL Electrical Lineman apprenticeship or equivalent training; candidates will be required to provide documentation of apprenticeship completion.
• Preferred American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Improvement Specialist or Certified Quality Auditor certifications.
• Preferred Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Preferred Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification.

 

Skills Requirements

• Must be an effective communicator with advanced communication skills to determine appropriate content for target audience. Conveys findings and recommendations seeking buy in on recommendations. Develops new methods for communicating issues, concerns, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching personnel and facilitating/conducting on the job training. May handle questions regarding more complex verification situations. Is a