Commissioning Technician

Title:CommissioningTechnician 

Department:T&D/C
Location:Ankeny, IA
Supervisor:Commissioning Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Permanent; Full-Time

Work Status:Project Site

COMMISSIONINGTECHNICIAN 

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 Technician is responsible for providing commissioning support for projects entering or already under commissioning jurisdiction. This support includes but is not limited to troubleshooting and diagnosing faulted equipment, to include inverters and PV tracking systems, providing detailed notes to entities responsible for resolution. At times the employee may be tasked with being the lead commissioning representative for a project, in such instances they will be responsible for coordinating on site activities involving construction teams, electrical subcontractors, and equipment vendors along with generating a schedule of commissioning activities. As the lead commissioning representative, the employee will be responsible for the adherence to safety in all areas that are energized within the project.This position reports to the Commissioning Superintendent, or anothermanagement personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence and 100% travel. Any remote work arrangements must receive prior approval from your direct supervisor or company leadership. Working hours shall be determined based on project requirements and business needs, in consultation with the employee's supervisor.

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
 

• Operational Implementation and Excellence:

• Work underdirectsupervisionwhileperformingcommissioningactivities.
• Maintaindocumentationfor all equipment and systemsrequired on projects. 
• Participate in daily/weeklyprogressmeetingswithsubcontractors.
• Assist in preparationofplans at beginningofprojectsforreceiving, storing, and managingmaterials and toolsasrequired.
• Assist withfieldtroubleshootingofcommissionedequipment.
• Provide training to subcontractors and 3rd party vendors, training to include LOTO and Energized Zone Training 
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists and LOTO logs.
• Coordinate and perform field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment, to include generating methods of procedures.
• Assist in thestartupofcommissionedequipment.
• Ability to manage time and work priorities independently.
  • Technician support includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting and diagnosingfaults in equipment such asinverters and PV trackingsystems, aswellasprovidingdetaileddocumentationto relevant entitiesresponsibleforresolution.
  • Ability toread and interpretelectricalschematics.
  • Practical and applicableknowledgeofelectricalconcepts.
  • Hands-on experiencewith PV systems, includingboth DC and AC components.
  • Proficiency in usingtestequipment such asmultimeters, clamp-style ammeters, insulationresistancetesters, and ground fault finders.
  • General understandingof SCADA infrastructure and itscomponents.
  • Perform and coordinatecommissioningactivitiesundergeneralguidance.
  • Maintainthoroughdocumentationfor all equipment and systemsassociatedwithprojects.
  • Activelyparticipate in daily and weeklyprogressmeetingswithsubcontractors.
  • Assist in developingplans at projectinitiationforreceiving, storing, and managingmaterials and tools.
  • Providetrainingtosubcontractors and third-party vendors, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Energized Zone Training.
  • Maintaincommissioning logs, equipmentchecklists, and LOTO logs toensurecompliance and safety.
  • Coordinate and executefieldtroubleshootingofcommissionedequipment, includingthedevelopmentofmethodsofprocedure (MOPs).
  • Support thestartupprocessforcommissionedequipmenttoensure proper functionality and integration.

• Technical Expertise and Problem Solving:
  • At times, theemployeemaybedesignatedastheleadcommissioningrepresentativefor a project. In thisrole, they will beresponsibleforcoordinating on-site activitieswithconstructionteams, electricalsubcontractors, and equipmentvendors, aswellasdeveloping and managingthecommissioningschedule.
  • As theleadcommissioningrepresentative, theemployee will beresponsiblefortheadherencetosafety in all areasthatareenergizedwithintheproject.
  • Competence in reviewinginstallations and providingclearfeedbacktothebroader team.

• Team Culture:
  • Promote a cultureofsafety, quality, and continuousimprovementacross all projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Communicateeffectivelywithdepartmentleadership,projectleadership,siteleadership,and interconnectingutilityprovidingupdates on commissioningstatus and anyidentifiedchallenges.

• Perform otherduties and specialprojects, asassignedby Management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Ability towork in a fast-pacedenvironment
• Provenexperience in utility-scale solar, energystorage, and utilitysubstationsystems.
• Understanding ofsubstationprotection and controlstrategies, includingwiring and systemintegration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong communicationskills, both verbal and written, toeffectivelycollaboratewithteams and stakeholders.
• Highlymotivated, articulate, and self-driven, withtheabilitytoworkindependently and within a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 Certification
• NFPA 70.E Certification
• Understanding ofbasicelectricalconcepts
• Proficientuseof Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability towork in a fast-pacedenvironment
• Flexible schedule and willingnesstotravelwhenneeded
• Musthave strong communicationsskills (in English) both verbal and written
• Abilitytoassumeresponsibility, interface and communicatewithothersisnecessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Inverter manufactureroperation and maintenance (O&M) techniciancertifications

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.