What are the responsibilities and job description for the HV Field Operations Coordinator position at Qcells EPC?
Description
Title: HV Field Operations Coordinator
Department: T&D/C
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Manager, Substation Execution
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full time – Permanent
Work Status: Remote
HV FIELD OPERATIONS 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 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 Field Operations Coordinator serves as the on-site point of contact supporting Project Managers in the successful execution of construction and commissioning activities. This position ensures effective coordination between craft supervision, engineering, procurement, and logistics functions to prevent work stoppages and maintain safe, high-quality operations. The Field Ops Coordinator will be embedded at project sites to support daily field activities, manage Procore documentation, and facilitate communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.
This role reports to the Manager of Substation Execution and is based in Ankeny, IA, with daily on-site presence required. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Travel to project sites may be required up to 50%.
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
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.
Title: HV Field Operations Coordinator
Department: T&D/C
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Manager, Substation Execution
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full time – Permanent
Work Status: Remote
HV FIELD OPERATIONS 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 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 Field Operations Coordinator serves as the on-site point of contact supporting Project Managers in the successful execution of construction and commissioning activities. This position ensures effective coordination between craft supervision, engineering, procurement, and logistics functions to prevent work stoppages and maintain safe, high-quality operations. The Field Ops Coordinator will be embedded at project sites to support daily field activities, manage Procore documentation, and facilitate communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.
This role reports to the Manager of Substation Execution and is based in Ankeny, IA, with daily on-site presence required. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Travel to project sites may be required up to 50%.
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
- On-Site Leadership & Coordination
- Serve as the on-site representative for Project Managers, ensuring work continuity and resolving issues to prevent construction delays or stoppages.
- Maintain daily coordination with craft supervision, subcontractors, and field leadership to ensure alignment with project schedules and objectives.
- Support field engineering, procurement, and logistics activities, ensuring materials, drawings, and equipment are available and staged appropriately.
- Safety, Quality, and Inspection
- Champion on-site safety culture by supporting and enforcing company and customer safety policies.
- Conduct or assist in inspections, audits, and quality walkdowns to ensure adherence to Qcells and client standards.
- Track and manage quality documentation, ensuring issues are captured and resolved through Procore or related systems.
- Procore & Documentation Management
- Manage daily field documentation, RFIs, submittals, photos, and reports in Procore.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates to logs, schedules, and punch lists.
- Support reporting for internal project meetings and customer updates.
- Customer & Internal Communication
- Attend internal coordination meetings and customer project meetings, providing updates on field progress, challenges, and logistics.
- Act as a communication bridge between site teams and project management, ensuring information flows effectively across all disciplines.
- Construction Support
- Assist in planning and executing construction activities in coordination with engineering and field supervisors.
- Provide support for site logistics planning, including laydown areas, access routes, deliveries, and equipment tracking.
- Support on-site engineering tasks such as redline markups, field change documentation, and constructability feedback.
- General Responsibilities
- Maintain daily presence on site to monitor progress and report any risks or issues.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
- Regular attendance and adherence to company policies are essential requirements for this position.
- 3–5 years of experience in utility-scale energy, heavy industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of field construction operations and safety protocols.
- Experience with Procore or similar project management platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with craft labor, foremen, engineers, and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic on-site environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam.
- Willingness to travel to and remain on project sites as needed (up to 50%).
- Experience in renewable energy (solar, substation, or BESS projects).
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Understanding of material management and field procurement processes.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights and confined spaces.
- Able to walk or move continuously while carrying up to 50 lbs. of tools or materials.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods on uneven terrain.
- Requires repetitive movement and full range of motion consistent with field work.
- Work performed primarily at industrial construction sites.
- Predominantly outdoor work environment.
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures, humidity, rain, or dust.
- Exposure to varying noise levels from tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Work around hazardous equipment and electrical components.
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.