Site Quality Manager

Description

Title:Site Quality Manager

Department:Business Planning & Operations

Location:Project-Based Rotation

Supervisor:Associate Director of Quality

FLSA Status:Exempt

Position Status:Permanent, Full-time

Work Status:Hybrid

SITE QUALITY MANAGER

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) 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

This position reports to theAssociate Director of Quality, or another management personnel that the President of the Company maydesignate.This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but willmaintaina hybrid schedule of working out of theassigned jobsiteand their homeoffice.Working hours aredependent upon the site schedule.Project-Based Rotation *This position is based on a project site and working hours will be as per the specified project location and hours.This position is expected to travel up to80%.

Essential Job Function &responsibilities

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Theoverallobjectiveofthispositionistoensureprojectqualityrequirementsincivil,structural,electricalandanyotherdisciplinesofconstructionrequiredforthesitearemet. 
• Be achampionoftheCompanySafetypoliciesandproceduresthroughshowingbyexample. 
• Review andbecomefamiliarwiththeprojecttechnicalrequirementssuchastheprimecontract, EPCcontract,applicablecodes,standards, andspecifications. 
• Overseeingallaspectsofrequiredprojectinspectionsincludingplanning,auditing,scheduling,training,coaching,close-outs, andlessonslearned. 
• Review andapprovecontractorqualityprogramsandinspectionandtestplanssubmittedpercontractrequirements;identifyappropriateholdorwitnesspointsoninspectionandtestplans 
• CollaboratewiththeCorporate Quality Manager,aswellastheProject Management Team,todevelopandimplementthesitequalityplan (SQP) 
• Actingastheon-siteleadforthemanagementoftheSQP 
• Assist,asdirectedbytheProject Managerorsupervisortoreview andassesstheconstructionqualityactivities(bothContractManagement andself-perform)toensurethattheycomplywithprojectrequirements 
• Supervise,train, andscheduleQualityInspectorswhileensuringtheproperapplicationofstandardinspectionsandtestinginstructions;Providecoachingoneffectivecommunicationandengagementtechniqueswithotherprojectteammembers 
• Ensurethatdocumentationisbeingcompleted,signedoff, andcompiledastheworkprogressessoastosupportturnoverandrecordretentionactivitiesattheprojectsite 
• Track andmonitorinspectionsandtestingactivities,reportqualitymetricstodrivecontinuousimprovement;Retrieve,track, andpresentqualitymetricscompiledbythedepartmenttotheProject Managementteamorthecorporatequalitymanagerforweeklyormonthlyreportingpurposes,asrequired. 
• Occasionallyperforminspections,tests, andfieldauditsasneeded 
• Implementour“ResponsibilitytoAct”policy,bystoppinganyunsafebehavior,oranyactivitythatappearstobeoutofcompliancewithQuality,Empoweringallprojectpersonneltoactinthesamemanner. 
• Determinethe need for inspection tools and equipment andestablishesproper calibration parameters for these items. Support the tools &equipmentmanager inestablishinga measuring equipment and calibration program. 
• ActasliaisonbetweentheCompany andtheOwnerregardingquality; Scheduling andcoordinatingwalkdownsandinspectionactivitieswiththeprojectteamandowner 
• Trackpunchlistactionsandprovidingupdatestotheprojectteamandmanagementasrequired 
• Managenonconformancesattheprojectlevelandensuringtimelyresolutionofnonconformancereports; 
• SupporttheuseofStandard WorkInstructions; Followdefinedinstructionsand/orparticipateinthedevelopment,orimprovementofWorkInstruction. 
• Reviewcommissioningandenergizationplans, andcoordinatinginspectionsandtestsasrequired 
• Identifyandresolveproblemsin atimelymanner; Gatheringpertinentinformationforanalysistowardseffectivedecisionmaking;leadingRootCauseAnalysis andotherproblem-solvingtechniques 
• Otherdutiesasassigned 
  
  

Required Qualification

• 3 years' experience in Quality Management with managing quality inspectors, construction coordinators, technicians, or similar 
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and contract exhibits 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to perform ata high levelwhile deployed to remote project locations. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc. 
• Ability to influence people to adhere to company policies, procedures, and instructions 
• Ability to develop and interpret reports related to quality outcomes 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR) 
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience building relationships 
• Travel: up to75% as needed
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 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 stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 80% asneeded
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $110K - $125K base salary per year. 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 athr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.