Equipment Fleet Lead – Solar Construction

Qcells EPC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Ankeny, IA, seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and rental of company equipment for solar project operations. Reports to the Sr. Equipment Manager; in-office role with standard M-F hours and occasional travel up to 10%.

The position requires 3–5 years in fleet/equipment management, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project teams. Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fleet or equipment management, preferably in solar or related industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook; experience with database systems and fleet/equipment management software.
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, inside and outside the organization.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to construction operations to maximize equipment use and minimize costs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project Equipment Coordinators, ensuring equipment procedures and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Manage the rental equipment pool, including contract negotiations and cost analysis.
• Perform inbound equipment receiving and inspection on new assets; oversee inbound/outbound process for project Equipment Coordinators.
• Assist with oversight of Self-Perform Construction maintenance programs on aligned projects, ensuring preventative and predictive maintenance, adequate parts stockage, monitoring repair expenses and adherence to budgets.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment on aligned projects, overseeing utilization and scheduling replacements.
• Assist, if necessary, in delivering utilization and financial reports to project leadership, including month-end summaries.
• Address urgent equipment needs of construction operations.
• Directly coordinate with suppliers and vendors to facilitate the fulfillment of equipment needs for the construction projects.
• Collaborate with procurement for the setup of new vendors and suppliers.
• Team Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration: Train and mentor new and existing team members on best practices in fleet and equipment management and maintenance
• Work closely with project equipment coordinators, commercial management, and risk management to provide necessary reporting and support.
• Coordination with commercial management to resolve any invoicing or billing discrepancies in partnership with vendors.
• Participate in regular meetings with project leadership to ensure project needs are met.
• Promote and lead by example to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Skills

Fleet management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Fleet management software

Database systems

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Ankeny, IA, seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and rental of company equipment for solar project operations. Reports to the Sr. Equipment Manager; in-office role with standard M-F hours and occasional travel up to 10%.

The position requires 3–5 years in fleet/equipment management, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project teams. Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.