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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.
BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The P IU ENERGY PROCUREMENT Department of the P RENEWABLE ACQUISITION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)
JOB FUNCTION:
Manages the functions and activities for the development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements under the Energy Procurement Department. This includes: Competitive Bidding, Feed in Tariff, Bi-lateral Negotiations, and managing policies with contracted Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, and Qualifying Facilities for Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaii Electric Light. Team Lead for multi-disciplinary groups for the development, evaluation, and negotiation of Energy purchase proposals. Functions as the lead negotiator for the Company.
Proposes facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs which are directly related to fulfillment of overall organization objectives. Initiates and maintains contacts with key stakeholders (e.g., project managers, lawyers, accountants, and officials) from inside/outside of the Company in the interest of joint problem-solving, coordination, and keeping up with technical, social, political, legal, and regulatory developments. Makes recommendations on technical issues which require the integration of knowledge and expertise in all areas of power system planning, design, and operations. Assists with community engagement and public meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, develops, and coordinates the acquisition of renewable energy resources through requests for proposals, power purchase contract negotiations, and other competitive procurement mechanisms for Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaii Electric Light. Provides external and internal planning and communications strategy development and leadership related to renewable energy power purchase procurement and contract negotiation issues and processes. Leads cross-functional work teams comprised of senior level personnel in the evaluation and negotiation of renewable purchased power proposals, and in formulating recommendations relative to resolving contract disputes. Serves as expert advisor to senior management and primary negotiator on renewable energy power purchase agreement issues, including technical and financial models and analysis. Remains current in the latest trends in emerging technologies. Serves as the principal point of contact for third-party power generation.
- As a "matrix" manager, negotiates priorities with and supports completion of project tasks through project team members, others in the organization, and consultants. Ensures that team members have all the resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully complete their assignments. Informs team members of their roles, project information, and obtains their support in meeting project goals.
- Administers executed power purchase agreements between Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, and Qualifying Facilities for Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light. Agreement administration functions include: 1) Ensuring consistent interpretation, strict compliance, and proper administration of all power purchase agreements, 2) Justifying terms and conditions of power purchase agreements to include capacity charges, energy charges, penalties/incentives, and methodologies of payment, 3) Reviewing and approving all monthly payments in accordance with executed purchase power agreements, and 4) Directing liaison activities with Independent Power Producers on operational matters during abnormal operating conditions.
- Develops, reviews, and/or delivers planning/engineering-type expert testimony, responses to information requests, presentations, and other assignments supporting power purchase agreements before various external agencies such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the State Legislature, and Legal Arbitration cases. Participates in the formation of recommendations for capital budget items. Provides avoided costs computations and recommends contract terms related to all power contract proposals.
- Supports priorities for the Energy Procurement Department. Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures to support the Division’s mission and vision and corporate goals and strategies. Provides technical assistance to other departments, subsidiaries, and consultants. Manages department matters in the absence of the Manager. Prepares and presents administrative reports/documents such as: project status, strategic action plan (goals and objectives), budget inputs, and training requirements. Serves as technical advisor and/or consultant for inter and intra-departmental work groups. Serves as Company Representative on specific Energy Procurement assignments, including at community meetings or for media requests.
- Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Requirements
- Working knowledge of engineering and/or business principles and theories normally acquired through a college level curriculum resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of Renewable Energy technologies, both commercial and emerging, and their utility scale applications.
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of PUC, environmental, and state and federal laws and regulations as related to the implementation of renewable energy projects.
- Working knowledge of commonly used terms and conditions of contracts and the elements of a contract.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, cloud-based and/or related software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, data bases, and project management.
Skills Requirements
- Motivated self starter with ability and drive to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities in a timely and effective manner with minimal day-to-day direction required.
- Strong written skills, including clear, comprehensive, and succinct communications for a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills including effective written, verbal, listening, and presentation, platform communication, and skills/conflict resolution skills; the ability to use tact, courtesy, and discretion while working effectively with a variety of individuals, dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues; demonstrated willingness and ability to train team members.
- Strong negotiating, influencing, and persuading techniques; ability to handle confidential information.
- Demonstrated and creative negotiation skills in complex technical and financial energy generation projects.
- Demonstrated extensive analytical and administrative skills required for such tasks as preparing, monitoring and analyzing forecasts; carrying out company/department policies and procedures.
- Analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various complex ideas, projects, and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. 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 needs.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in one or more of the following: power system planning, design, or operations; requests for proposals development and implementation; contract negotiation, evaluation, and administration; transactional legal experience, or business development.
- Multiple (5-7) years of experience or demonstrated ability with computers, information systems, and software applications such as MS Project and Excel.
- Several (3-5) years of analytical experience or demonstrated ability preferably with data and/or projects in renewable energy, data processing, legal, engineering or similar field.
Role: Professional
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Energy Contract Manager (Procurement) [Req ID 10828] position is $109,900.00 to $142,600.00. 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
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- 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
The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with 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. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.
The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.
