Energy Contract Manager; Procurement - Oahu
Listed on 2026-03-15
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Management
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Energy/Power Generation
Operations Manager
Overview
Energy Contract Manager (Procurement) - Oahu
Company: hawaiianel
Posting End Date:
This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.
Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Role: Professional
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Energy Contract Manager (Procurement) [Req ] position is $ to $. 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. 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.
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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…
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