T&D Operations Manager

Title: T&D Operations Manager
Department: Operation 1
Location: Houston,TX
Supervisor: Sr. Manager HV Construction

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

T&D OPERATIONS 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 T&D Operations Manager supports the day-to-day operational needs of the T&D organization by coordinating employee onboarding, PPE and fleet administration, project pipeline reporting, labor-hour documentation, team logistics, and other processes that keep the department organized and execution-ready. This position reports to the Director of Substation Construction, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.

This positionis remote, workingfrom a home officewithoccasionaltravel to Qcells offices, projectsites, and teammeetings as businessneedsrequire.

Standard 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
 

·          Coordinate onboarding for new T&D employees, including orientation logistics, required access, equipment and system needs, project assignments, and coordination with applicable internal departments.

·          Assist with PPE acquisition and distribution for T&D personnel, including coordinating requests, tracking needs, and working with Safety, Procurement, and other stakeholders as appropriate.

·          Maintain and update T&D fleet vehicle records, including vehicle assignments, status, and other information needed to support department planning and accountability.

·          Maintain and regularly update the T&D project pipeline and related operational trackers to provide current visibility into active, upcoming, and forecasted project work.

·          Coordinate and maintain documentation of employee and project labor hours required to support Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance, working with project teams and applicable internal stakeholders to address missing or inaccurate records.

·          Coordinate department meetings and in-person team meetings, including scheduling, travel and venue logistics, agendas, materials, and other administrative support as needed.

·          Support staffing, mobilization, per diem, project assignment, and other logistics associated with deploying T&D personnel to project locations.

·          Develop, maintain, and improve department processes, trackers, reports, procedures, and performance metrics that support efficient T&D operations and management decision-making.

·          Coordinate across Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, and other functions to resolve operational needs and maintain accurate department information.

·          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
 

·          Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Associate's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience.

·          Experience in operations, project coordination, construction management, project management, business administration, or another comparable professional role in a project-based environment.

·          Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and successfully execute recurring operational processes in a dynamic environment.

·          Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with employees, managers, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

·          Ability to gather and analyze data, maintain trackers and dashboards, and prepare clear operational reports for management use.

·          Working knowledge of staffing, mobilization, procurement, fleet, PPE, project documentation, and other operational support processes.

·          Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve missing, inconsistent, or inaccurate documentation, including labor-hour records used for compliance reporting.

·          Ability to develop, document, implement, and continuously improve processes and procedures.

·          Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of outcomes, and appropriately escalate issues to management.

·          Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, Qcells offices, and team meetings as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·          Experience in utility-scale solar, BESS, electrical infrastructure, substations, transmission and distribution, EPC, construction, or a related industry.

·          Experience supporting onboarding, staffing, field mobilization, PPE, fleet, or other workforce logistics in a construction or project-based organization.

·          Experience with labor-hour tracking, prevailing wage and apprenticeship documentation, or other compliance-related workforce reporting.

·          Experience developing or maintaining project pipeline reports, dashboards, staffing forecasts, or operational performance metrics.

·          Experience working in a rapidly growing organization where responsibilities, priorities, and organizational structures evolve with business needs.

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 10% as needed

EXAMPLES 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)
• 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

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.