Job Details

Overview

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. 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.

Job Function

The P IU ENERGY PROCUREMENT Department of the P RENEWABLE ACQUISITION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Manager Supervisor)

Essential Functions

• Supports executives and managers in the development and execution of strategies and plans to aggressively acquire energy, capacity, non-wires alternatives, and other grid services in support of Hawaiian Electric Companies' Clean Energy, Decarbonization, Reliability and Resilience Goals, while maintaining electrical system reliability and at reasonable costs to electric customers.
• Leads the development and implementation of policies and processes for the selection of energy, capacity, storage, and non-wires alternative contracts. Promotes disciplined, systematic, and transparent procurement mechanisms. Facilitates procurement process improvement efforts within the Division as well as with other involved departments and divisions in the Hawaiian Electric Companies, including operations, engineering, planning, community relations, and regulatory affairs.
• Evaluates and selects large complex or critical energy, capacity, storage, and non-wires alternative contract agreements and/or policies with Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, Qualifying Facilities, and other entities for each service territory. Serves as the expert advisor to senior management on energy, capacity, storage, and non-wire alternative procurement issues, including technical and financial models and analysis. Must remain current in the latest trends in emerging technologies. Directs avoided costs computations, performance criteria studies, interconnection requirements studies, and recommends contract terms related to energy contract proposals.
• Develops and implements processes and policies concerning energy procurement mechanisms including competitive bidding and bilateral negotiations and continuously reviews for efficiency and consistency with Company goals and objectives. Works closely with Planning and Technology, Energy Delivery, System Operation, Power Supply, Regulatory, Government and Community Relations, and Legal to optimize processes and use of internal staff and external resources.
• Provides leadership to the Energy Procurement Department. Coaches and mentors Energy Contract Managers. Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures to support the Department's mission and departmental and corporate goals and strategies. Supervises and administers department personnel matters including performance appraisals, interviews, employee guidance, recognition, and support.
• Ensures sufficient trained staff and resources are available to meet division, department, and corporate objectives. Leads and supports staff in their professional development, and fosters a culture of high performance, teamwork, proactive communications, and initiative. Develops internal goals and metrics and regularly communicates with staff and management on progress toward goals. Provides technical assistance to other departments, subsidiaries, and consultants.
• Substitutes for Renewable Acquisition Director in his/her absence. Serves as a backup to the Energy Contract Management and Energy Contract Administration teams for executed power purchase contracts.
• Serves on major task forces and standing committees as the subject matter expert on policy-level issues concerning energy procurement. Represents the company in regulatory and other proceedings concerning power procurement before external agencies and groups such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and the Hawaii State Legislature. Represents the company at community events and outreach meetings, preparing and giving presentations regarding procurement efforts. Supports the Director of Renewable Acquisition by preparing presentations and testimony to be delivered by the Director.
• Creates, develops, directs, and/or delivers expert testimony, responses to information requests, presentations, and other assignments supporting energy procurement before external agencies. Reviews and drafts testimony on legislative bills and provides oral testimony before the Hawaii State Legislature and various city councils and agencies.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of procurement, engineering, project management, business, accounting, legal contracting, and/or finance principles and theories normally acquired through graduate level college coursework and equivalent experience.
• Understanding of the Hawaii electric utility industry, particularly the operation of the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems of the Hawaiian Electric Companies.
• Thorough understanding of the energy policy goals and objectives of the Hawaiian Electric Companies, the State of Hawaii, and other key external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Planning, or other related field is required; a Law Degree, Master of Science in an energy related field or MBA degree is preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state electric utility regulatory frameworks, the Hawaiian Electric Companies' tariffs and programs pertaining to the purchase of power and ancillary services, interconnection of generators, competitive bidding, and mechanisms for utility cost recovery.
• Basic knowledge of utility generation resource planning and transmission planning methodologies with strong understanding of generation interconnection considerations and constraints.
• Strong understanding of the development of independent power generation, storage, and non-wires alternative projects, including financing, alternative business models, permitting, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Knowledge about market conditions and financial models for renewable energy, storage, and non-wires projects.
• Strong knowledge of power generation technologies, renewable and fossil, and their applications at utility scale and distributed generation. Working knowledge of performance attributes, costs, and grid integration issues.
• Basic knowledge of utility economic analysis and accounting methods including avoided cost calculations, financial parameters, revenue requirements, and various economic analyses.
• Strong understanding of ancillary services, valuation methods, and ancillary services markets.
• Working knowledge of budgeting/forecast process and of PCs/software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking; ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics on routine basis.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including excellent written, oral, listening, and presentation skills; the ability to work with tact and discretion with diverse individuals; willingness to train. Strong negotiating, influencing, and persuading techniques.
• Demonstrated and creative negotiation skills in complex technical and financial renewable energy projects.
• Analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle complex ideas, projects, and programs.
• Project Management proficiency to handle diverse projects and programs.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license and be able to travel.

Experience Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience evaluating and negotiating contracts.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in energy, capacity, storage, and/or non-wires alternatives.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Program or project development experience showing ability to conceptualize, develop, lead a team, and complete a program or project.
• Experience working with technical groups, business markets, and government agencies on local, state, and federal levels.
• State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in a relevant discipline, MBA, or Law Degree preferred.

Role: Manager Supervisor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Manager, Energy Procurement [Req ID 10041] position is $120,600.00 to $156,700.00. 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 a leading employer and a major contributor to 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. Visit us at

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EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. For reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the HR Service Center at (808) ###-####.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light are regulated companies. Affiliate disclosures follow the PUC decisions referenced in the original posting. By submitting your application, you acknowledge potential affiliate transactions as described in the posting.