Solar Commissioning Lead

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

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent to lead solar commissioning across utility-scale projects. The role reports to the Commissioning Manager and requires managing commissioning teams and coordinating with engineering, testing agencies, and suppliers.

The position is hybrid in location with work from home and project sites. Up to 100% travel is anticipated to cover multiple sites nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting major projects, preferably utility-scale.
• 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 manuals of installation and design technical packages.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with clients and outside testing agencies/subcontractors.
• Experience operating solar generation facility electrical equipment.
• Experience with energization procedures and operations of substation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Directs solar commissioning personnel and/or subcontractors to achieve completion of the project.
• Support the project team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities.
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy.
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain safety and 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 work and ITP.
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Skills

Solar PV commissioning

BESS commissioning

Travel

MS Office

Electrical drawings

Communication

Documentation

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Tools

Procore

Job description

Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent to lead solar commissioning across utility-scale projects. The role reports to the Commissioning Manager and requires managing commissioning teams and coordinating with engineering, testing agencies, and suppliers.

The position is hybrid in location with work from home and project sites. Up to 100% travel is anticipated to cover multiple sites nationwide as needed.