Director of Operations

Description

Title: Director of Operations

Department: Operation 1

Location: Teaneck, NJ

Supervisor: Sr Director of Construction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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 Director of Operations will be responsible for managing the development of operational processes, policies, and tools and managing key functional managers to support the operational execution aspects of our solar projects, from design and engineering review, through construction and commissioning, and project warranty claims. Field Operations Managers, General Superintendents, Tooling, Fleet and Equipment Management, Electrical Commissioning and Testing, Project Warranty, and Craft Training will all be functions directly managed by the Director of Operations. They will also lead and mentor teams of construction execution personnel including construction managers, superintendents, general foreman/foreman, and other key construction support roles, ensuring that our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. They will also work closely with the senior management, construction commercial management, procurement, IT, and legal teams to align the operational strategy with the company’s vision and goals. The Director of Operations will also be a responsible member of the hiring committee for the personnel to support business functions and on-site construction management and execution.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in the solar industry, with a proven track record of managing large-scale and complex projects. You should have extensive mechanical and electrical trade and safety knowledge. You should also have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for renewable energy and innovation. This position reports to the Senior Director of Construction, or another management personnel that the Head of Department or the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is expected to travel up to 50%.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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EXAMPLE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.