Manager, Energy Contract Management - Oahu

Manager, Energy Contract Management
- Oahu

Date:
Nov 21, 2025

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:
This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

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

Manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Energy Contract Management Department of the Renewable Acquisition Division, in coordination with other Department Managers. Oversees special projects when the Division is asked to assist with new company initiatives. Manages the negotiation and administration of energy contracts and/or policies with Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, and Qualifying Facilities for HECO, MECO and HELCO. Serves as co-advisor, in coordination with the other Department Managers, to the Department Director and other directors and executives at HECO, MECO, and HELCO for policies and strategies pertaining to power purchase contract management, and other related activities.

Develops and implements policies and processes to efficiently manage contracts for electrical energy and ancillary services, working in direct collaboration with other key areas of the Company including Engineering, Planning & Technology, Legal, Power Supply, System Operations, Corporate Planning, Regulatory, Energy Contract Administration, and Energy Procurement.

• Conceives, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the management of the Company's various energy contracts. Coaches and mentors Energy Contract Managers. Provides external and internal planning and communications strategy development and leadership related to energy contract management issues and processes. Evaluates and approves large complex or critical energy contract negotiation and administrative matters and/or policies with Independent Power Producers, Cogenerators, and Qualifying Facilities for HECO and its subsidiaries.
  
  Serves as expert advisor to senior management and expert on contract management issues. Develops strategy, negotiates new energy contracts, and renegotiates existing energy contracts in advance of expiration. Reviews avoided costs computations, performance criteria studies, interconnection requirements studies, and recommends contract terms related to energy contract proposals.
• Provides guidance and support for functions related to power purchase negotiation including: (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) directing liaison activities with independent power producers on operational matters; and (4) negotiating amendments and extensions to agreements.
• Develops and implements processes and policies concerning management of the Company's energy contracts and continuously reviews for efficiency and consistency with Company goals and objectives. Oversees development of new initiatives and policy research for such initiatives. Works closely with the System Operations, Planning & Technology, and Power Supply Divisions to optimize processes and the use of internal staff and external resources.
• Provides leadership to the Energy Contract Management Department. Develops, implements and administers policies and procedures to support Department's mission and departmental and corporate goals and strategies. Supervises and administers Department personnel matters including performance appraisals, interviews, and employee guidance, recognition, and support. Ensures sufficient trained staff and resources are made available to effectively meet division, department, and corporate objectives. Leads and supports staff in their professional development, and encourages a culture of high performance, teamwork, proactive communications, and initiative.
  
  Develops internal goals and metrics and regularly communicates with staff and management on progress towards goals. Provides technical assistance to other divisions, subsidiaries, and consultants. Serves on major task forces and standing committees. Substitutes for Renewable Acquisition Director in his/her absence. Serves as backup and resource to the Energy Procurement Division for procurement of…