Mechanical Superintendent

Title:  Mechanical Superintendent
Department:  Operation 1
Location: Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:Site Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Status: Full Time - Permanent

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid/Travel

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.

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. 

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. 

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible is responsible for running the job site, completing them on time and within budget. This individual must be a process driven leader, able to effectively keep their project on schedule. As a superintendent, this individual will run various job sites, completing them on time and within budget.

This position reports to the Site Manager or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. 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 or as needed for the project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work directly with Regional Manager and project managers to help implement project goals.
• Assign duties to staff to implement project goals, as needed.
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable.
• Review project implementation and gather data on project execution.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, project managers and other project leads following project execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure our construction teams have the materials they need.
• Communicate about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.
• Completing any tasks assigned by the Regional Manager in an efficient and timely manner.
• Identify Safety concerns and prevention.
• Outline completed portions of the past week that meet or exceed Project Schedule.
• Create and maintain project task schedule and 3-week look ahead.
• Attending a weekly project meeting.
• Discuss change events.
• Discuss staff and subcontractor performance.
• Quality control - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal
• Safety - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal
• Crew oversight and management
• Maintenance of crew production schedule Lead Safety Toolbox talks, Comply with Job HazardAnalysis and Site Specific Safety Plan
• Identify punch list and observation from previous week.
• All closeout docs and QA/QC checklists.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of commercial or utility scale solar PV mechanical Foreman experience required.
• 2+ years of commercial or utility scale solar PV mechanical Superintendent or Construction Management experience required.
• Minimum of 5 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
• Experience with multiple racking manufacturers, subcontractors, pile driver manufacturers
• Willingness to travel and relocate from project to project.
• Experience with MS Project or comparable project management tools. preferred
• Experience with ProCore, preferred.
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing mechanical manuals of installation and design technical packages, understand top of pile designs.
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, and maintain a team player attitude.
• 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 construction equipment, pile drivers and GPS surveying equipment
• Knowledge of installation methods for the different mechanical systems in the industry

• Preventative Maintenance / Grease / Fuel / Warranty
• QA/QC Inspection
• Updating Drawings for as-builts 
• Supervise pile Pull Testing & Refusal Logs

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

•  Able to climb and maintain balance on 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 continuosuly 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.
• Requires repetitive movement.

LOCATION

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop

EXAMPLES 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.

QCELLS Enable 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 Enable 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, QCELLS Enable 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 [email protected].  

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