Safety, Health & Security Administrator - Hilo

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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: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The H ST SAFETY BIG ISLAND Department of the P SAFETY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Administers safety, health and security services related programs including calibration of industrial hygiene equipment, Department of Transportation (DOT) and Driver Improvement Program, Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Training, and administers related tests and medical screenings for employees. Coordinates security services for special projects and events, provides support to contract background checks and badging for employees and contractors. Responsible for data input and analysis for incident tracking and safety metrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Supports the company’s industrial hygiene programs such as the Hearing Conservation Program, Respiratory Program, and Ergonomic Program. Responds to and coordinates testing and training for other industrial hygiene concerns. Schedules audiometric tests and maintains test records in accordance with applicable regulations. Coordinates medical testing required for respirator use. Coordinates fit testing for respirator users and ensures that respirator equipment is calibrated, and supplies are available to all departments. Conducts ergonomic inspections and coordinates ergonomic evaluations and training for all departments. Conducts First Aid/CPR/AED training for employees.

- Administers the company’s Substance Abuse Program including random and pre-employment drug testing program for commercial drivers (CDL) and pipeline operators. Administers the Commercial Drivers Program and Driver Improvement Program (DIP) and ensures the program is updated and approved by the Department of Transportation. Ensures all program requirements are met annually. Administers the CDL Driver Qualification Program. Schedules driver DOT physicals, drug testing and maintains DOT and DIP files. Administers the Forklift Program and ensures all files are maintained according to requirements. Coordinates forklift training.

- Coordinates Safety Division safety training and safety orientation sessions for employees, contractors, agencies, and others. Conducts New Employee Safety Orientations. Coordinates and conducts Contractor Safety Orientations and maintains records. Develops and maintains New Employee Safety Orientation packets. Develops training course materials and presentation, including course authoring. Administers Computer-Based Training Program and database. Prepares training rooms including arranging seating, setting up equipment, etc.

- Administers the company’s Electronic Access Control System. Creates and issues employee, contractor, and visitor ID badges. Obtains and reviews background checks for contractors and ensures ID badges are issued within company guidelines. Maintains the Consolidated Contractor Safety Orientation and Unescorted Access list. Develops and maintains security records of parking permits, badges, and remote controls. Conducts periodic employee parking pass inspections and issues non-compliance reports to affected departments. Participates in security projects on Hawaii Island, as necessary. Assists in establishing operational procedures for activities such as Fire Prevention Evacuation Plan, facility traffic control, and vehicle parking control.

- Maintains employee health and safety files and coordinates medical evaluation appointments. Inputs and maintains data into various programs such as SAP-Environmental, Health & Safety Management system, and other safety database programs to track safety information including training, contractor data, industrial injuries, vehicle/near-miss/general public accidents and incidents.

- Provides other administrative and clerical work for Safety Division. Maintains inventory and purchases supplies for the Safety Division such as PPE and equipment. Completes the payment of invoices for service providers for the division such as the fire protection vendor and alarm companies. Supports the development and tracking of the budget.

- Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

- Thorough knowledge of OSHA/HIOSH/DOH regulations concerning industrial hygiene and applicable safety rules and regulations for utility companies.

- Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations for drug testing for commercial drivers and pipeline operators.

- Working knowledge of workers’ compensation and safety principles and practices.

- Thorough knowledge of Company policies and procedures contained in documents such as the Accident Prevention Manual, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Corporate Code of Conduct, General Information Manual, etc.

- Certified Hearing Conservationist to perform audiometric testing.

- Thorough knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, database management, presentation and graphics software, and statistical packages.

- Basic knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems, and power generation units preferred.

- Thorough knowledge of professional office practices and application.

Skills Requirements

- Ability to work under pressure while remaining flexible in a demanding work environment and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

- In-depth analytical, organizational, conceptual and administrative skills required to handle multiple complex systems, projects, and programs with minimal supervision; ability to manage details without losing sight of broad goals.

- Ability to maintain confidences in all matters.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills for training and presentation assignments, as well as to deal with various individuals at all levels of the organization and external contractors.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.

- 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.

- Must be able to qualify for certification in areas of responsibility including Hearing Conservation and Forklift operation.

Experience Requirements

- Two or more years of experience in general safety administration or human resources.

- Two or more years of experience administering industrial hygiene programs preferred.

Role:

Professional

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Hilo – Hawaii Island

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for the Safet, Health & Security Administrator - Hilo [Req ID 10027] position is $71,100.00 to $88,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

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:

- 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;

- 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;

- 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;

- Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

- 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 opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including 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.