Qcells

Commissioning Technician

LocationAnkeny, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Description




Title: Commissioning Technician


Department: Operation 1


Location: Ankeny, IA


Supervisor: Commissioning Superintendent


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time


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



COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

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 Commissioning Technician is responsible for providing commissioning support for projects entering or already under commissioning jurisdiction. This support includes but is not limited to troubleshooting and diagnosing faulted equipment, to include inverters and PV tracking systems, providing detailed notes to entities responsible for resolution. At times the employee may be tasked with being the lead commissioning representative for a project, in such instances they will be responsible for coordinating on site activities involving construction teams, electrical subcontractors, and equipment vendors along with generating a schedule of commissioning activities. As the lead commissioning representative, the employee will be responsible for the adherence to safety in all areas that are energized within the project. The position reports to the Commissioning Superintendent or any other management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate.

It is a hybrid position, working out of your home office and traveling to project sites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 100% of the time, is expected.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work under general guidance to coordinate and perform commissioning activities.
Maintain documentation for all equipment and systems required on projects.
Participate in daily/weekly progress meetings.
Assist in preparation of plans at beginning of projects for receiving, storing, and managing materials and tools as required.
Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, training to include LOTO and Energized Zone Training
Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs.
Coordinate and perform field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, to include generating methods of procedures.
Assist in the startup of commissioned equipment.
Ability to manage time and work priorities independently.
Travel up to 100% as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant experience.
OSHA 30 Certification.
NFPA 70.E Certification.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Practical and applicable knowledge electrical concepts.
Practical and applicable knowledge of PV systems, to include DC and AC components.
Practical and applicable knowledge of test equipment, to include multimeters, clamp-style ammeters, insulation resistance testers and ground fault finders.
General understanding of SCADA infrastructure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel.
Must have strong communications skills (in English) both verbal and written.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is necessary.



EXAMPLES PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to climb and maintain balance of 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 continuously 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.
Required repetitive movement.



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 hr-usa@qcells.com.

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


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