Equipment Maintenance Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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.

About the role

The Equipment Maintenance Manager acts as the lead mechanic and is responsible for creating and implementing programs for maintenance, repair, and routine inspections. This position reports to the Sr. F&E Manager and is located in person at the Ankeny, IA shop. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and contribute to standardized maintenance programs for company-owned heavy equipment.
• Assist in preparation of SOPs, Standardized Work Instructions, project mechanic tool kit development, and any other documentation related to maintenance operations.
• Assist F&E Management with screening of new mechanic applicants.
• Maintain detailed tracking on the maintenance status of all owned Qcells equipment.
• Track, update, and record all warranty claims and safety recalls.
• Provide guidance and assistance to project mechanics to include – repair guidance, parts lookup/ordering, and vendor coordination.
• Review and validate vendor invoices for equipment and fleet-related repairs (owned and rented assets).
• Track and report on estimated times of completion for assets under maintenance and repair.
• Review and address work orders and maintenance logs from Qcells mechanics.
• Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment in the Ankeny Shop.
• Inspect, disassemble, and rebuild hydraulic cylinders and hammers.
• Communicate issues with site mechanics and relay information to Equipment Coordinators.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts, schematics, diagrams, and scheduling service.
• Manage equipment waste storage and disposal through approved vendors.
• Maintain daily logs of issues and report safety concerns to the Sr. F&E Manager.
• Adhere to all company policies and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance per company policy.

Requirements

• 4 years as a heavy equipment mechanic with extensive experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook.
• Experience with database systems and fleet and equipment management software.
• Experience rebuilding hydraulic cylinder/rams (hydraulic hammers is desired).
• Ability to read and apply data from schematics, diagrams, and parts manuals.
• Strong communication and vendor relationship skills.
• Must have field experience.
• Valid Driver’s License; must pass and clear MVR (Class B License preferred, but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Pile Driving equipment.
• Experience rebuilding hydraulic hammers.
• Experience with small engine repair.

Physical Demands

• Move/Traverse: Infrequently bend, stand, stoop, and/or walk.
• Carry Weight: Infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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 site equipment as needed for inspection, maintenance, or repair.

Work Environment

• Regular professional, construction shop, and worksite setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).

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.