General Superintendent- Warranty

Qcells USA Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a General Superintendent Warranty to manage warranty field work and lead related personnel across multiple sites. The role reports to the Field Operations Manager and is travel-intensive, with up to 100% travel, hybrid work from a home office, and a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will develop CPM schedules for installation activities, review materials, supervise engineers, coordinate submittals, and prepare progress reports for owners and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of site supervision experience on utility-scale projects.
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on large projects (> $20M).
• Thorough knowledge of standard utility-scale solar construction practices.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines on field work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead warranty-related field work and personnel.
• Assist in developing CPM schedules for installation activities and a schedule of values for billing.
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, logistics, and temporary facilities with the Warranty Manager.
• Review and approve materials/equipment for Mechanical/Structural systems and monitor installation and startup.
• Prepare reports and communicate progress to Warranty Managers/Directors and project Owners during weekly meetings.
• Review contract documents and suggest improvements.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor Engineers.
• Coordinate submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and results.
• Provide cost estimation, including identifying costs and tracking actuals; cost reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance as per company policy.

Skills

Site supervision

Managing skilled technicians

Power stations experience

Utility-scale construction

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT WARRANTY

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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.

SUMMARY

The General Superintendent Warranty will manage warranty related field work through either internal self-perform resources or external contractor support. This position administratively reports to the Field Operations Manager but is operationally tasked and accountable to the Warranty Manager. This position is hybrid, you will work out of your home office and travel to different jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. 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

• Manageandlead warranty related field work and the associated personnel.
• Assistin developing detailed CPM schedules for all installation activities and indeveloping a schedule of values to aid the billing process
• Coordinateactivities,schedule,materialprocurement,projectlogistics,andtemporaryfacility plans with the Warranty Manager and field staff
• Reviewandapprovematerials/equipmentforMechanical/Structuralsystemsandmonitor theinstallationandstartupofthosesystems,resolvinganyconflictspriortostartingwork
• PreparereportsandcommunicateprogresstoWarranty Managers / Directors as needed, and to project Owners during weekly meetings
• Reviewcontractdocumentsand makeimprovement suggestions as needed
• Supervise,develop,andmentorElectrical/Mechanical/Structural/CivilProjectEngineers
• Supervise,review,andcoordinationofsubmittalsandshopdrawings
• Collaborate withteam members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results;
• Providecostestimation,includingbutnotlimited to:
• Identifyandprojectcostsrelatedtotime,materials,and labor
• Trackactualcostsandassesscosteffectivenessofproducts,projects,or services
• Cost reporting regarding the status of a project to show estimated costs, revenues, and project timeline; and
• Performotherdutiesandspecialprojects,asassignedbythe Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policyis an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+yearsexperience with respect to site supervision and managing skilled trade technicians, preferably as it relates to power stations or other utility-scale construction projects
• ProventrackrecordasaSuperintendentonlargeprojectswithvaluesabove$20million (electrical portions of contracts)
• Thoroughknowledgeof standard utility scale solar construction practices.
• Mediumvoltageexperience with 34.5kV, with experience with 69kV being a plus.
• Keen understanding of multiple racking manufactures.
• Experience with civil works on large scale projects.
• General understanding ofbuilding codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes as they relate to performing field work of utility scale projects.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Must be able to work extendedhours on your feet on uneven surfaces(dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires repetitive movement

CLIMATIC/ENVIORNMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

• Predominately outdoor climate
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
• Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
• Variousnoise 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.