What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Superintendent position at Qcells EPC?
Description
Title: GeneralSuperintendent Electrical
Department: Operation - Team 1
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Senior Director of Construction
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Hybrid/Remote
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ELECTRICAL
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.
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 General Superintendent will manage the various project team members as it relates to their craft. Establish standards, training, leadership training for the construction team andelectrical department.This position reports to theField Operations Manager, or another management personnel that theCEOmaydesignate.This position is hybrid, you will work out of your home office and out of different jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.Overtime and weekend hours asrequired.This position is expected to travel up to75% of the time.
Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
It is important to note that the job description 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.
Title: GeneralSuperintendent Electrical
Department: Operation - Team 1
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Senior Director of Construction
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Hybrid/Remote
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ELECTRICAL
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.
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 General Superintendent will manage the various project team members as it relates to their craft. Establish standards, training, leadership training for the construction team andelectrical department.This position reports to theField Operations Manager, or another management personnel that theCEOmaydesignate.This position is hybrid, you will work out of your home office and out of different jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.Overtime and weekend hours asrequired.This position is expected to travel up to75% of the time.
Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
- Regularattendance,inaccordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicyandsupervisoryassignment,isan essentialjobdutyrequirementforthisposition
- Manage andleadtheelectricalsuperintendentsandtheircraftovermultipleprojects
- AssistindevelopingdetailedCPMschedulesforallinstallationactivitiesand indevelopingascheduleofvaluestoaidthebillingprocess
- Coordinateactivities,schedule, materialprocurement,projectlogistics, andtemporaryfacilityplanswiththeprojectmanagerandfieldstaff
- Reviewmaterials/equipmentforelectricalsystemsandmonitortheinstallationandstartupofthosesystems,resolvinganyconflictspriortostartingwork
- PreparereportsandcommunicateprogresstoProject Managers/Directorsasneeded
- Reviewcontractdocumentsandmakeimprovementssuggestionsasneeded
- Supervision, review, andcoordinationofsubmittalsandshopdrawings
- Collaboratewithteammemberswhennecessarytoensureeffectivecommunicationandresults
- Providecostestimationandindustrystandardmethodsforelectricalinstall
- Evaluatepotentialprojectsitesaspartofdevelopmentduediligence
- Identifyandprojectcostsrelatedtotime,materials,equipment,andlabor
- Trackactualcostsandassesscosteffectivenessofproducts,projects,orservices
- Preparereportsregardingthecurrentstatusofaprojecttoshowestimatedcosts,revenues, andprojecttimeline
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Management.
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position; and
- 7 years’experienceinsupervisoryroles
- Proventrackrecordasa Superintendent on largeprojects
- ThoroughknowledgeofConstruction Code
- Mediumvoltageexperience
- Generalunderstandingofbuildingcodes,mechanicalcodes,electricalcodes,astheyrelatetoconstructionofproject
- Experiencedealingwithsubcontractsandsubcontractors
- Minimumof5-7yearsofprofessionalexperiencemanagingtheperformanceofmajorprojects,preferablyinthebuildingofpowerstationsorsupplynetworks,orotherutility-scaleconstructionprojects
- Minimumof2yearsofsolar PVexperience
- Industrialrelationsknowledgeforrecognizingandresolvingpotentiallaborissues
- Knowledgeofcompanyconstructionguidesandmanuals
- Constructionsafetyawarenessandcomprehension
- Conflictmanagementskills
- Multi-taskingability(prioritize,organize,schedulework)
- Problem-solvingskills(identify,analyze,research,evaluate,resolve)
- Communicationskills
- ConstructabilityKnowledgewithindiscipline
- ConstructabilityKnowledgewithinotherdisciplinessuchasStructural,Civil,Electrical, HVelectrical, SCADA, BESS,
- Riskassessment/management
- Costcodelaborproductivitysystems
- Timereportingpoliciesandprocedures
- Constructionguidesandstandards
- Computerskills
- Appropriateleadershipexperience
- Demonstratedabilityinmanagingelectricalsysteminstallprojects:development,planning,installationandexecution
- Knowledge in Microsoftofficetools
- Fluentinwrittenand spoken English;otherlanguageskillsarea plus
- Excellentwrittenand verbalcommunicationskills.
- Leadteammeetingsoverconferencecalls
- Assertive,abletocopewithpressure,ateamplayer
- Abilitytotravel,upto75%ofthetime
- 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
- Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
- Uneven ground level
- Obstructed pathways
- Work performed at low and/or high elevations
- Work performed in confined areas
- 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.
It is important to note that the job description 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.