Hawaiian Electric · 2 days ago
Vice President, Energy Delivery - Oahu
Hawaiian Electric is a leading utility company providing electricity and services to the majority of Hawaii's residents. They are seeking a Vice President of Energy Delivery to lead the operational integrity and modernization of their transmission and distribution systems while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to ensure the physical and operational integrity, safety, and modernization of the company’s transmission and distribution systems
Responsible for designing and implementing policies and programs to ensure the reliability and safety of the energy delivery infrastructure and support services
Improves the safety, reliability, and resilience of the transmission and distribution system
Responsible for the financial health and stability of the organization
Manages relationships with government agencies, customers, and the public
Represents the company at various community activities
Develops, implements and enforces energy delivery policies and procedures that improve the overall operation, safety and effectiveness of the company
Manages and administers personnel matters including performance appraisals, setting of individual performance goals, discipline, hiring, training, coaching and development of direct reports
Fulfills other duties as assigned or which are usual and common to the position of a company officer
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 10+ years' experience in technical electric utility operations with progressive leadership responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of a wide range of energy delivery technologies, both from a design and operation perspective, including environmental considerations
Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of electric utilities, with particular emphasis in energy delivery design, construction, operation and maintenance
Comprehensive knowledge in utility regulatory processes including ratemaking, General Order 7 approvals, Performance-Based Regulation, and evidentiary hearings
Working knowledge of contract law, labor law, collective bargaining contracts, and development processes as they apply to energy delivery systems design, construction, and operation and maintenance
Working knowledge of public utilities application for capital projects
Working knowledge of federal, state, economic, business and political climates
Technical understanding of issues facing the company and industry
Technical knowledge of budgeting and forecasting process (including annual Operating Forecast, Capital Budget, ITS budget, etc.)
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals at all levels in and out of the organization
Ability to build and lead large teams, think critically and manage, motivate, and guide employees
Excellent written, oral, listening, facilitation and platform communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and persuade various groups or individuals
Ability to handle difficult, confrontational, and/or sensitive issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion
Able to 'think on one's feet' and respond to government, regulatory and customer inquiries in clear, credible and concise terms
Advanced negotiation and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage change
Analytical and conceptual skills to assess issues, to recommend and implement proper actions
Demonstrated ability to assess, adapt, and effectively react to rapidly changing priorities
Extensive (10+) years of progressive management experience in energy delivery, system planning, or related area
Extensive (10+) years of proven leadership experience
Several (3-5) years of project management experience relating to energy delivery projects
Preferred
Additional degree in Business Administration or equivalent highly desirable
Benefits
Participation in the company’s performance-based incentive programs, including short-term and long-term incentives
Company
Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric delivers clean and secure energy solutions by using renewable and sustainable resources that is cost-effective.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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