Commissioning Manager

Description Title:

Commissioning Manager Department:

T&D/c Location:

Ankeny, IA Supervisor:

senior

Commissioning Manager FLSA Status:

Exempt Position Status:

Permanent, Full-Time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

COMMISSIONING 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) 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 Manager is responsible for overseeing all commissioning activities performed at assigned project sites. They will be responsible for adherence to contractually obligated conditions and timelines as they pertain to the commissioning scope of work, while ensuring safety and quality are achieved. This may include coordination with key contacts such as utilities, construction and safety teams, suppliers, and sub-contractors. The Commissioning Manager will collaborate with the contracting and design teams to ensure commissioning requirements, deliverables, and schedules are deemed appropriate. In this capacity, the Commissioning Manager will lead the development of the junior commissioning personnel in the performance of commissioning activities; to include troubleshooting, testing, energization, and startup of power plant equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Review contracts, subcontracts, and project drawings to ensure contracted deliverables are understood, met, and align with internal commissioning requisites. Manage Commissioning Scopes across multiple projects, to include creating site-specific commissioning schedules, plans, testing documents and start-up procedures. Execute, maintain, and enforce Qcells Safety Procedures and Protocols. Coordinate and perform commissioning activities, providing daily project status reports. Engage in daily/weekly interactions with peer departments, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and customer entities. Preparation of plans at beginning of projects for receiving, storing, and managing materials, PPE, and tools as required. Manage and provide training to junior commissioning technicians, to include performing electrical testing and troubleshooting. Maintain commissioning deliverables, logs, equipment checklists, and LOTO logs. Coordinate and perform energization, start-up and troubleshooting of substations and commissioned field equipment, to include generating methods of procedures. Ability to manage time and work priorities independently. Work cross departmentally to ensure the commissioning teams have all necessary tools to safely and efficiently perform commissioning services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of commissioning or electrical experience in renewable energy. Experience and ability to lead remote teams. Experience and ability to effectively communicate with all key stakeholders throughout the organization (Engineering, Construction, Contracting, Leadership), key vendors and clients. OSHA 30 Certification.

NFPA 70.E

Certification. Practical and applicable knowledge of the electrical requirements of a utility-scale PV system, to include substation and PV field components, testing requirements and test equipment used. Practical and applicable knowledge of Commissioning & Electrical Standards (NETA, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, NERC). High understanding of SCADA infrastructure. Understanding of relay testing and commissioning processes Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Flexible schedule and willingness to travel when needed.

Project Site Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors, exposed to the elements. Will sit, stand, walk short distances, and climb stairs on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry on a frequent basis; maximum of 40 lbs. lifting. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis, to include kneeling or bending.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Electrical Engineering Degree or degree of equivalent applicability NETA Level I, II, or III Certification or certification of equivalent applicability Inverter Manufacturer Troubleshooting Training 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. This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.