Commissioning 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 Development, Module, 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.

About the role

The Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing general safety, productivity, schedule, testing, and commissioning of utility-level solar generation facilities. This is a hybrid position; you will work out of your home office and the project sites. This position is expected to travel up to 100%. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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
• Coordinate with supplier testing & commissioning teams
• Identify testing required per project scope of work and ITP
• Communicate with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting the construction of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
• Solar PV and/or BESS project commissioning experience
• Willingness to travel up to 100%
• 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 professionally interact with clients and outside testing agencies/subcontractors
• Experience operating solar generation facility electrical equipment
• Experience with energization procedures and operations of substation equipment

Physical Demands

• Body Position: Frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in an 8-10 hour workday; if operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in an 8-10 hour workday
• Move/Traverse: Frequently bend, stand, stoop, and/or walk
• Carry Weight: Frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stationary Position: Frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Hearing and Speech: Frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: Frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: Occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

Work Environment

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers: Uneven ground level, obstructed pathways, work performed at low and/or high elevations, work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environment Conditions: Predominately outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, potential exposure to chemical substances, work performed around hazardous equipment