Equipment Coordinator

Description

Title:Equipment Coordinator

Department:Operation 1

Location:Ankeny, IA

Supervisor: Fleet and Equipment Manager

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Position Status:Permanent, Full Time orPermanent

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/ In-Office): Project Site

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

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) andThalheim, 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 Equipment Coordinatorrole is essential to oversee the management, maintenance, and repair of projectequipment, ensuring operational excellence across our construction projects in the Solar market. This position reports to the Fleet and Equipment Manager, oranother management personnel that theCEOmay designate.This position is a project-based assignment opportunity and workinghours are Monday through Friday, from7:00am to3:30pm or8:00am to4:30pm localtime,unless otherwise specified byproject management.This position is expected to travel up to 100%.

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

• Provide comprehensive support to construction operations on-project to maximize equipment use and minimize costs.
• Perform inbound equipment receiving and inspection on newly mobilized assets and rentals, and outbound equipment inspections on returning assets and rentals, including fleet vehicles. Notification of damages.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of project equipment and vehicles, overseeing utilization and scheduling replacements and repairs.
• Implement and oversee a preventative and predictive maintenance program on-project, monitoring repair execution.
• Directly manage project fueling process and control.
• In collaboration with the F&E managers, coordinate project mechanics, both internal resources and 3rd party.
• Lead the implementation of safety programs, participate in accident reviews, and ensure fleet compliance with regulations.
• Deliver utilization reports to senior leadership, including weekly summaries.
• Address urgent equipment needsofthe construction operations.
• Directly coordinate with local vendors to facilitate 3rd party repairs and services to support the project execution team.
• Responsible for labeling all project equipment and fleet as identifiers are provided by F&E managers.
• Promote and lead by example to maintain the highest standards of safety.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Prepares and maintains extensive spreadsheets, documents, and request trackers on internal systems.
• Providedetailon invoices to specific site for payment of fuel, rent, and lease.
• Collaborates with Risk Management regarding COI’s, equipment loss, or recordable damages.
• Coordinates with approved vendors to obtain quotes.
• Distribute registrations and insurance card updates for all equipment.
• Partners with Fleet in activation and deactivation of fuel cards for all rental equipment.
• Complies withEmployee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Performotherdutiesandspecialprojects,asassignedbyManagement
• Regular attendance, in accordance withcompany'sattendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of2 years of construction experience, with a strong preference for experience in Solar or related industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook.
• Experience with database systems and fleet and equipment management software.
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
• Havea strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
• Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all.
• Willing to travel up to 100%
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• ValidDriversLicense
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Experience withmachine automation (GNSS Automation)
  
  

EXAMPLE OFPHYSICAL 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/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Thisroleinvolvesheavyphysicalwork,includingliftingupto100poundsoccasionallyandupto50poundsregularly.
• Thejobrequiresstanding,walking,usingtools, andclimbingorbalancingaspartofthedailytasks.
• Workperformedoutdoorswithexposuretovaryingweatherconditions
• Travelisrequiredupto95%ofthetimetodifferentjobsites.
• Mustwearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)includinghardhats,safetyglasses, andfire-retardantclothing.
  
  

CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

• Predominatelyoutdoorclimate
• Maybeexposedtoextremehotorcoldweather
• Excessivehumidity, rain, etc.
• Variousnoiselevelscausedbytools,machinery,equipment, etc.
• Potentialexposuretochemicalsubstances
• Workperformedaroundhazardousequipment.
  
  

EXAMPLES OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE

• Unevengroundlevel
• Obstructedpathways
• Workperformedatlowand/orhighelevations
• Workperformedinconfinedareas
  
  

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.

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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