Commissioning Superintendent

Qcells USA Corp.; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Ankeny, IA, is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent to oversee safety, productivity, scheduling, testing and commissioning for utility-scale solar facilities. The role reports to the Commissioning Manager and is hybrid, with up to 100% travel.

Ideal candidates have solar PV/BESS commissioning experience, can manage cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with clients and testing agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience on major utility-scale projects.
• Solar PV and/or BESS commissioning experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with Procore or comparable project management tool.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and installation manuals.

Responsibilities

• Direct commissioning personnel and/or subcontractors to achieve project completion.
• Support the project team with planning and proper methods for activities.
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental policy.
• Coordinate resources and activities to maintain safety and quality.
• Create and maintain commissioning documentation per contract requirements.
• Ensure all work is within approved scope and complies with plans.
• Coordinate with supplier testing & commissioning teams.
• Identify testing required per project scope and ITP.
• Communicate with engineering to meet commissioning requirements.
• Attendance and supervisory duties as required.

Skills

Solar PV commissioning

BESS commissioning

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Electrical drawings reading

Project collaboration

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Title: Commissioning Superintendent
Department: T&D - Commissioning
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Commissioning Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

COMMISSIONING SUPERINTENDENT

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing general safety, productivity, schedule, testing, and commissioning of utility level solar generation facilities. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.

This is a hybrid position, you will work out of your home office and the project sites. Working hours shall be determined based on project requirements and business needs, in consultation with the employee's supervisor. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs solarcommissioningpersonneland/or subcontractorsto achieve completion of the project
• Supporttheprojectteamwith planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities
• Follow and implementthe company’s Health, Safety & EnvironmentalPolicy;
• Coordinate and implement resourcesand activitiesnecessary tomaintain safetyand quality
• Create and maintain commissioning documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• Assure that all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance
• Coordination with supplier testing & commissioning teams
• Identify testing required per project scope of workand ITP
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements
• Regularattendance, inaccordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicyandsupervisoryassignment,isan essentialjobdutyrequirementforthisposition
• Performotherdutiesandspecialprojects,asassignedbyManagement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of4years of professional experience supporting the construction of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
• Solar PV,and/or BESSprojectcommissioningexperience
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with Procoreor comparable project management tool
• Experience withMicrosoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing electricaldrawings andmanuals of installation and design technical packages
• Attention to detail
• Ability to professionallyinteract withclientsand outside testing agencies/subcontractors
• Experience operating solargeneration facility electricalequipment
• Experience with energization procedures and operations of substation equipment

EXAMPLES PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Body Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a8-10 hourwork day
• if operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in a8-10 hourwork day
• Move/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: upto 100% as needed

LOCATION

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop

EXAMPLE OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE

• Uneven ground level
• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confined areas.

CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

• Predominately outdoor climate
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
• Excessive humidity, rain etc.
• Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment etc.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances.
• Work performed around hazardous equipment.

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.