Equipment Coordinator

Description

Title: Equipment Coordinator Department: Operation 1 Location: Ankeny, IA Supervisor: Fleet and Equipment Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full Time or Permanent

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

EQUIPMENT 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 Module, Development, 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 Equipment Coordinator role is essential to oversee the management, maintenance, and repair of project equipment, ensuring operational excellence across our construction projects in the Solar market. This position reports to the Fleet and Equipment Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO may designate. This position is a project-based assignment opportunity and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm local time, unless otherwise specified by project management. 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

- Provide comprehensive support to construction operations on-project to maximize equipment use and minimize costs.

- Perform inbound equipment receiving and inspection on newly mobilized assets and rentals, and outbound equipment inspections on returning assets and rentals, including fleet vehicles. Notification of damages.

- Maintain an up-to-date list of project equipment and vehicles, overseeing utilization and scheduling replacements and repairs.

- Implement and oversee a preventative and predictive maintenance program on-project, monitoring repair execution.

- Directly manage project fueling process and control.

- In collaboration with the F&E managers, coordinate project mechanics, both internal resources and 3rd party.

- Lead the implementation of safety programs, participate in accident reviews, and ensure fleet compliance with regulations.

- Deliver utilization reports to senior leadership, including weekly summaries.

- Address urgent equipment needs of the construction operations.

- Directly coordinate with local vendors to facilitate 3rd party repairs and services to support the project execution team.

- Responsible for labeling all project equipment and fleet as identifiers are provided by F&E managers.

- Promote and lead by example to maintain the highest standards of safety.

- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

- Prepares and maintains extensive spreadsheets, documents, and request trackers on internal systems.

- Provide detail on invoices to specific site for payment of fuel, rent, and lease.

- Collaborates with Risk Management regarding COI’s, equipment loss, or recordable damages.

- Coordinates with approved vendors to obtain quotes.

- Distribute registrations and insurance card updates for all equipment.

- Partners with Fleet in activation and deactivation of fuel cards for all rental equipment.

- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

- 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

- A minimum of 2 years of construction experience, with a strong preference for experience in Solar or related industries.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook.

- Experience with database systems and fleet and equipment management software.

- Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.

- Have a strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.

- Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all.

- Willing to travel up to 100%

Certifications/Licenses

- Valid Drivers License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bilingual

- Experience with machine automation (GNSS Automation)

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 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 site equipment as needed for inspection, maintenance, or repair.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- This role involves heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds regularly.

- The job requires standing, walking, using tools, and climbing or balancing as part of the daily tasks.

- Work performed outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions

- Travel is required up to 95% of the time to different job sites.

- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses, and fire-retardant clothing.

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.

EXAMPLES 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

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.