Commissioning Superintendent

Description Title: Commissioning Superintendent

Department: T&D - Commissioning

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Commissioning Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

COMMISSIONING SUPERINTENDENT

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 TheCommissioningSuperintendentis responsible foroverseeinggeneral safety, productivity, schedule,testing, andcommissioningof utility level solar generation facilities.This position reports to the Commissioning Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.

Thisisahybridposition, you will work out of your home office and the project sites. Working hours shall be determined based on project requirements and business needs, in consultation with the employee's supervisor. 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

• Directs solar commissioning personnel and/or subcontractors to achieve completion of the project
• Support the project team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy;
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain safety and quality
• Create and maintain commissioning documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• Assure that all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance
• Coordination with supplier testing & commissioning teams
• Identify testing required per project scope of work and ITP
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting the construction of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
• Solar PV, and/or BESS project commissioning experience
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with Procore or comparable project management tool
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and manuals of installation and design technical packages
• Attention to detail
• Ability to professionally interact with clients and outside testing agencies/subcontractors
• Experience operating solar generation facility electrical equipment
• Experience with energization procedures and operations of substation equipment

EXAMPLES PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Body Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day
• if operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day
• Move/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds
• 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 100% as needed

LOCATION

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop

EXAMPLE OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE

• Uneven ground level
• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confined areas.

CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

• 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.

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 [email protected].

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