Fire Investigator

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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 P DI IGNITION MANAGEMENT OFC Department of the P EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available.  (Role: PROFESSIONAL)

JOB FUNCTION:

Serves as the lead investigator for fire incidents across Hawaiian Electric's service territories. Conducts comprehensive ground and aerial field analyses to determine and understand the origin and cause of fires. Responsible for the oversight of activities for compliance and wildfire mitigation to prevent ignition events. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to assess the root cause of ignitions and determine the company's attributability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Engineering, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of fire investigation techniques and methods.
• Working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and codes.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing).
• Familiarity with safety manuals, accident prevention protocols, and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in fire investigation and prevention, or utility operations.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to work in hazardous environments.
• Strong legal and regulatory knowledge.
• Adaptability in high-pressure and dynamic environments.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive issues.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to research and compile data into detailed, actionable reports.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in order to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, which often includes dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues, and conducting interviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals at all levels within and outside the company using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Must be able and willing to travel to service territories to conduct extended wildland fire investigations in remote areas across the state. Must be able and willing to identify, collect, and store difficult to manage evidence from areas with limited accessibility.
• 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.

Required Certifications

• Successful completion of Wildland Fire Origin & Cause Investigation Determination (FI-210) upon hire, preferred.
• Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) upon hire, preferred. 

Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+) of related experience, preferably in conducting fire investigations or  related experience in the utility or fire industry.
• One year of progressively responsible experience in fire-prevention activities including conducting fire inspections, fire prevention or life safety plan checks and related functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Role: PROFESSIONAL

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Fire Investigator - Oahu (Req ID 10138) position is $87,400.00 to $111, 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 

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