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Title: Equipment Maintenance Manager

Department: SCM
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: F&E Sr. Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent / Full Time

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

Equipment Maintenance 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 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 Maintenance Manager acts as the lead mechanic and is responsible for creating and implementing programs for maintenance, repair and routine inspections. This position reports to the Sr. F&E Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in person at the Ankeny, IA shop and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm local time.

This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

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
 

• Design, Implement, and contribute to standardized maintenance programs for company-owned heavy equipment.
• Assist in preparation of SOPs, Standardized Work Instructions, project mechanic tool kit development, and any other documentation related to maintenance operations.
• Assist F&E Management with screening of new mechanic applicants.
• Maintain detailed tracking on the maintenance status of all owned Qcells equipment.
• Tracks, updates, and records all warranty claims and safety recalls.
• Provide Guidance and assistance to project mechanics to include – repair guidance, parts lookup/ordering, and vendor coordination.          
• Review & validate vendor invoices for equipment and fleet related repairs (owned and rented assets).     
• Track and report on estimated times of completion for assets under maintenance and repair.          
• Review and address work orders and maintenance logs from Qcells mechanics.                   
• Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment in the Ankeny Shop.
• Inspect, disassemble, and rebuild hydraulic cylinders and hammers.
• Communicate issues with site mechanics and relay information to Equipment Coordinators.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts, schematics, diagrams, and scheduling service.
• Manage equipment waste storage and disposal through approved vendors.
• Maintain daily logs of issues and report safety concerns to the Sr. F&E Manager.