Patrick Murphy is the Regional Manager, Field Services – Hawaiʻi, where he is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of all AES Hawaiʻi solar + battery storage projects.

Patrick joined AES Hawai‘i in 1991 as a Maintenance Technician and trained to support the startup and operations of the now-closed AES Hawaiʻi Coal Plant. He worked his way through the ranks, culminating in the role of President and General Manager from 2001-2004.

Prior to his career with AES, Patrick worked with Propulsion Control Engineering, a private ship repair facility, on the island of O‘ahu. From 1983-1987, he worked for Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, as an Outside Machinist supporting construction of the US Navy Trident Submarine fleet. Patrick joined the Navy in 1978 and served until 1983, where he received the necessary foundation and practical experience that led him to the power generation field. He worked at a sawmill in a lumber yard for a period prior to joining the US Navy.