Joint Use Asset Manager

Date:Jul 4, 2024

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company: hawaiianel

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: at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P RF POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Department of the P POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Manages the pole attachment and colocation assets by working closely with the Manger of Joint Use Infrastructure, PIE team and other Divisions and Departments to ensure efficient review and approval of attachment and colocation requests, and that goals and objectives are achieved. Coordinates projects and initiatives that support infrastructure and asset utilization, including development of tools and resources. Conducts analysis, writes business case, provides metrics and reporting, and provides input on forecast. Serves as internal point of contact for on attachment request and provides status updates to external 3rd-Party utility infrastructure attachment customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with internal Departments and consultants to identify assets (existing and/or new) that are available to leverage for colocation of, but not limited to, small cells, wireline, macro sites, and fiber to generate revenue and the development of a digital Hawaii.

• Works with Pole Infrastructure Enterprise Administration, Engineering (T&D and Structural), Telecommunications, Environmental, Construction & Maintenance, Permitting, Substation, Land, Community Relations, Finance, Security and Safety on colocation attachment requests. Meets regularly to provide support and guidance to ensure FCC, regulatory, and contractual compliance. Engages with 3rd Party Carriers on status updates and application progress. Manages the data systems used for customer data, file transfers, electronic files, and work management. Tracks data and progress with various tools but not limited to spreadsheets, databases, customer information systems, geospatial systems, and web-based applications. Creates metrics and reports to track and monitor progress.

• Creates marketing material, documents, forms, and applications in various media formats to promote and develop opportunities through leasing programs. Conducts research and analysis to develop strategies, tools, programs, and processes for both internal and external customers, to optimize asset utilization and to generate revenue.

• Leads change initiatives including project coordination and management. Serves as PIE representative on projects with Enterprise Operations. Works with Purchasing to procure services and resources as needed. Manages projects with external consultants including onboarding, coordination of contractor safety orientation, background check and badging. Conducts project oversight, monitoring of milestones and tracks achievement. Creates and develops processes and tools for both internal and external customers to facilitate attachment requests. Works with internal teams and external 3rd Party Carriers to integrate new processes and programs to ensure success.

• Provides support on unresolved violations and compliance issues. Works with Manager of Joint Use Infrastructure and PIE Leadership team on solutions to resolve 3rd Party Carriers non-compliance and unauthorized attachments.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response and other adhoc duties as assigned.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, in business, mathematics, engineering, or similar.

• Thorough knowledge of the wireless and wireline third party attachment process.

• Thorough knowledge of macro antenna colocation business model and process.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, program management, standards development and construction, telecommunication application processing methods.

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, FCC regulations and procedures as related to PIE activities.

• Thorough knowledge of distribution poles; pertaining to utility space, communication space, 3rd party attachment requirements and standards, and pole loading calculations.

• Thorough knowledge of HECO’s telecommunication and other infrastructure assets that are available for colocation.

• Thorough knowledge of the 3rd Party attachment process and application and engineering data required to review and process an application and work through the attachment process for all three companies.

• Good working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and scheduling processes.

• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, database management, etc.)

• Thorough knowledge of group dynamics and methods of action-oriented collaboration.

• Thorough knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.

• Thorough knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

• Thorough knowledge of Change Management and ADKAR principles

  Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated communication skills including effective written, oral, listening, presentation and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company and with outside contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.

• Strong analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to manage simultaneously a variety of projects, programs and assignments.

• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused well-informed workforce. Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support company initiatives. Able to communicate and work remotely with staff, 3rd Party Attachment supervisors and aides and other divisions as needed. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop creative solutions.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism 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 frequent or 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 have flexibility to travel as workflows dictate.

• Strongly motivated self-starter and team player with the ability and drive to successfully manage and facilitate multiple customer issues and projects with competing priorities in a timely and effective manner with minimal day to day supervision.

  Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5 years) relevant experience in asset management.

• Multiple years (5 years) in electric utility experience preferred.

• Multiple years (5 years) public speaking experience preferred.

• Multiple years (5 years) of project management experience.

• Several years (3-5 years) experience in contract and contractor management.

  Role: Professional

  Number of Vacancies: 2

  Location: Honolulu – Oahu

  Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Joint Use Asset Manager [Req ID 9066] position is $96,000.00 to $122,500.00. 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:

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market:HonoluluNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii