Mechanical Superintendent

Description

Title : Mechanical Superintendent

Department : Operations 1

Location : Ankeny, IA

Supervisor : Site Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Status : Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status : Hybrid

MECHANICAL 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 Module, Development, 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 Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations, general safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, commissioning, coordination with other Superintendent and project leaders on the jobsite. This position reports to the Site Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Ankeny, IA office but will [ maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Ankeny, IA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm or 9 : 00am to 6 : 00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 100% of the time.

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

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Directs solar / construction personnel and / or installation subcontractors to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications
• Coordination of personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules
• Support the team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend / implement appropriate course of action
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy
• Identify welding certification, training and experience appropriate for assignment scope
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain a safe and quality execution
• Assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance
• Coordination with pile suppliers
• Advice site teams on tooling & equipment required to complete task
• Identify testing required per projects scope of work
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning & construction requirements
• Manage manpower needed to complete project assignment
• Communicate with Surveyor and understand surveying equipment
• Maintain and supervise pile drivers and train new operators
• Coordination with material manager for all pile staging and receiving
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LOCATION

EXAMPLES OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE

CLIMATIC / ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

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 hr-usa@qcells.com .

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