Field Operations Manager

Description

Title: Field Operations Manager
Department: Operation 1
Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent; Full-time

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

FIELD OPERATIONS 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 successful Field Operations Manager will lead a team of Site managers and General Superintendents through planning, execution, and commissioning a portfolio of utility-level solar power generation facilities. This position reports to the Director of Operations or another management personnel that the Team Lead may designate. This position is hybrid, working out your home office and the jobsites. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 50%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position; and
• Identify, interview, and hire key execution personnel, including Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, General Superintendents, and Site Managers.
• Conduct bid reviews, perform estimating, manage preconstruction activities, and carry out thorough site investigations.
• Oversee training programs to ensure compliance with established methods and practices.
• Oversee the project craft plan, including labor, equipment and material & subcontractor selection, for all assigned solar projects.
• Guide and participate in project kick-off and alignment meetings as necessary.
• Analyze departmental activities to evaluate and enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Review project schedules, provide feedback during initial planning, monitor adherence, and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess manpower requirements and execution plans across all disciplines.
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to project leadership regarding resource management.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all contractual obligations for the project and document any variances.
• Provide consistent and exemplary leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
• Set clear expectations and hold site teams accountable for compliance with Qcells quality program.
• Perform audit functions to ensure adherence to Qcells' safety standards.
• Support project site teams by ensuring thorough review of drawings and documentation prior to task commencement.
• Ensure site teams adhere to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Uphold and enforce Qcells company policies for operations personnel across the organization.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the 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

• 7-10 years' experience in supervisory roles
• Proven track record in a leadership role on large projects
• Medium voltage experience, is preferred
• General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, and electrical codes, as they relate to the construction of the project
• Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience managing the performance of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks or other utility-scale construction projects
• Minimum of 5 years of solar PV experience
• Industrial relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
• Knowledge of company construction guides and manuals
• Construction safety awareness and comprehension
• Conflict management skills
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
• Problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Communication skills
• Constructability Knowledge within disciplines such as Structural, Civil, Electrical, HV electrical, SCADA, BESS,
• Risk assessment/management
• Cost code labor productivity systems
• Time reporting policies and procedures
• Construction guides and standards
• Computer skills
• Demonstrated ability in managing utility-level power generation system install projects: development, planning, installation and execution
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office tools
• Fluent in written and spoken English; other language skills are a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Lead team meetings over conference calls
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Travel: is up to 50% as needed

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 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 stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 50% as needed

EXAMPLE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

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.