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Title: Equipment Manager
Department: SCM
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Sr. Equipment Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time

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

EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, 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 Equipment Manager role is essential to oversee the maintenance, repair, and rental of company equipment, ensuring operational excellence across our construction projects in the Solar market. This position reports to the Sr. Equipment Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is located at the Ankeny, IA, Fleet and equipment offices and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

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 to maximize equipment use and minimize costs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project Equipment Coordinators, ensuring equipment procedures and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Manage the rental equipment pool, including contract negotiations and cost analysis.
• Perform inbound equipment receiving and inspection on new assets; oversee inbound/outbound process for project Equipment Coordinators.
• Assist with oversight of Self-Perform Construction maintenance programs on aligned projects, ensuring preventative and predictive maintenance, adequate parts stockage, monitoring repair expenses and adherence to budgets.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment on aligned projects, overseeing utilization and scheduling replacements.
• Assist, if necessary, in delivering utilization and financial reports to project leadership, including month-end summaries.
• Address urgent equipment needs of construction operations.
• Directly coordinate with suppliers and vendors to facilitate the fulfillment of equipment needs for the construction projects.
• Collaborate with procurement for the setup of new vendors and suppliers.
• Team Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration: Train and mentor new and existing team members on best practices in fleet and equipment management and maintenance
• Work closely with project equipment coordinators, commercial management, and risk management to provide necessary reporting and support.
• Coordination with commercial management to resolve any invoicing or billing discrepancies in partnership with vendors.
• Participate in regular meetings with project leadership to ensure project needs are met.
• Promote and lead by example to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.
• 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

• 3-5 years of experience in fleet or equipment management, with a strong preference for experience in the 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.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel as required.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Able to climb and maintain balance on 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, Construction shop and Worksite setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

LOCATION

• Ankeny, Iowa

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.