Energy Contract Manager - Maui

The Energy Contract Manager at Hawaiian Electric in Waimea, HI, will oversee the development, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County. This role involves managing policies with Independent Power Producers, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with agreements. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders and technical experts, as well as community engagement.
Location: Waimea 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: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTIONThe M IC ENERGY CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Department of the M RENEWABLE ACQUISITION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)JOB FUNCTIONManages the functions and activities for the development, evaluation, negotiation and administration of energy power purchase agreements under the Energy Contract Management Department. This includes Competitive Bidding, Feed in Tariff, Bilateral Negotiations, etc. for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County.Manages policies with currently contracted Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, and Qualifying Facilities for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County.Serves as the team lead for multi-disciplinary groups for the development of and in the 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 with, and directed toward, 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 accurate and effective execution of power purchase agreements. Collaborates with technical subject matter experts 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 FUNCTIONSNegotiates and administers power purchase agreements between Independent Power Producers, Co-generators, and Qualifying Facilities for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County. 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.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 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.Plans, develops, and coordinates the acquisition of renewable energy resources through requests for proposals, power purchase contract negotiations, and other competitive procurement mechanisms for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County. 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 internal 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.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 Contract Management Department. Develops, implements and administers policies and procedures to support Division’s mission and vision and corporate…