Qcells

Electrical Superintendent

LocationAnkeny, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Description


Title: Electrical Superintendent Department: Operation 1 Location: Teaneck, NJ Supervisor: Senior Project Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time


Work Status: Project-Site


ELECTRICAL 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 Electrical 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 Senior Project Manager or another senior management personnel that the CEO may designate.

This is a Project-site position, working out of your home office and traveling to project sites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 100% of the time, is expected.


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 supplier testing & commissioning teams
Advice site teams on paper work needed collected to initiate commissioning
Identify testing required per projects scope of work
Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience supporting the constructions of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
Solar PV, wind power or BESS project experience, preferred
Willingness to travel
Excellent skills in MS Project or comparable project management tool, and possess strong technical aptitude, including knowledge of software development methodologies and processes
Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in written and spoken English, bilingual Spanish and English preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical manuals of installation and design technical packages
Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
May have to interact with Owner’s Field Representative and outside testing agencies
Experience operating solar power plants and equipment
Supervise entire electrical department (15 crews, 100 – 150 people)
Cable installation and termination (AC/DC/MV/Fiber),
CAB System and Combiner Box installation
Module-to-module series connection (Plug and Play)
Harness installation
SCADA, MET station Aux rack installation
Temporary and permanent power connection for substation and office trailers
Travel: up to 100% as needed


EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to climb and maintain balance of ladders, scaffolding, stairways etc.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces
(Towers, vessels, excavations, etc.
Able to walk or move continuously while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is

recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor


or project safety director.

Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to work extended hours 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.
Required repetitive movement.


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 Q Cells 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.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Q Cells 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.

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