Commissioning Manager
Description
Title: Commissioning Manager
Department: Operation 2
Location: Irvine, CA
Supervisor: Associate Director of Commissioning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid
COMMISSIONING 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 Commissioning Manager plays a crucial role in project execution by offering engineering and construction support to all Operations 2. This role involves assisting and advising in supervising utility-scale Electrical Power construction projects. As an integral member of the EPC management team, this position draws upon extensive experience in engineering, commissioning, construction, safety, and quality control.
Key responsibilities include coordinating with project engineers, superintendent, project managers, engineering, estimating, procurement, safety, and quality control as necessary. As the subject matter expert for Solar and BESS within Core Projects, this role may involve critical oversight of construction, commissioning, electrical construction activities, providing guidance to the project engineers superintendent/construction manager, reviewing all electrical drawings and specifications related to Operations 2, and fostering rapport with all stakeholders. The Commissioning Manager will assist in the growth of project engineers and superintendents.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Commissioning or another designated management personnel as determined by the CEO of the Company. It is a hybrid position, alternating between work in Irvine, CA, and remote work or on-site presence. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. As necessary, you may be required to work overtime and on weekends. Travel, up to 30% of the time, is expected.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to the company's attendance policy and follow supervisory assignments regularly.
- Lead, manage, and guide project engineers, construction managers, superintendents, and their teams throughout the project.
- Contribute to developing superintendents, project engineers, and assist in commissioning plans for projects involving substations, transmission lines, PV, and BESS.
- Participate in creating and reviewing scopes of work for subcontractors.
- Develop procedures and workflow documents as needed to have successful execution of projects.
- Assist in creating detailed CPM schedules for installation activities and develop a schedule of values to facilitate billing.
- Coordinate project activities, schedules, material procurement, project logistics, and temporary facility plans in collaboration with the project manager and field staff.
- Review and approve materials and equipment for Electrical/Mechanical/Structural systems as required.
- Oversee and review plans, the installation, testing, and commissioning of various systems, including substations, transmission lines, inverters, BESS, SCADA Systems, energy management systems, fire suppression systems, and HVAC systems.
- Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project engineers, Project Managers, Procurement, Engineering, Safety, QA/QC, Logistics, Suppliers, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution.
- Review generated reports and communicate to project engineers and superintendents necessary feedback to meet weekly meetings and project Owner’s requirements.
- Review contract documents and provide improvement suggestions when needed.
- Participate in engineering design reviews.
- Mentor and develop Project Engineers and superintendents in various disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Civil.
- Supervise, review, and coordinate submitting and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate effective communication and achieve desired results.
- Assist in cost estimation, encompassing activities such as evaluating potential project sites during development due diligence and identifying project costs related to time, materials, and labor.
- Champion and enforce safety standards and protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with QA/QC requirements on the job site, upholding the highest standards of work quality.
- Undertake other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Core Projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required and possess over 3 years of experience in Solar Commissioning Utility project management.
- 15 years of experience as a Construction Manager, from LV to HV projects preferred
- Establish a proven track record as a lead engineer on large projects across various disciplines.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Electrical, Safety, and Construction Codes.
- Exhibit a general understanding of building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes in their context within project construction.
- Possess hands-on experience in dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors.
- Boast a minimum of 15 years of professional expertise in managing the performance of significant projects, preferably in the engineering of power stations, supply networks, or other utility-scale projects.
- Prior experience in Solar PV or BESS projects is highly desirable.
- Display the ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
- Possess industrial relations knowledge for identifying and resolving potential engineering issues.
- Have a deep understanding of Company construction guides and manuals.
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of construction safety and comprehension.
- Showcase conflict management skills.
- Exhibit the ability to multitask, prioritize, organize, and schedule work.
- Possess problem-solving skills encompassing identification, analysis, research, evaluation, and resolution.
- Display strong communication skills.
- Have knowledge of engineering within your discipline.
- Possess engineering knowledge within disciplines such as Structural, Civil, Electrical, HV electrical, SCADA, BESS, and Estimating.
- Show conceptual commissioning and planning ability.
- Demonstrate proficiency in risk assessment and management.
- Understand Time Reporting Policies and Procedures.
- Be well-versed in Engineering Standards.
- Accumulate extensive work experience in engineering and commissioning large-scale projects in a responsible role, with a particular emphasis on solar HV and PV projects.
- Possess appropriate leadership experience.
- Showcase a demonstrated ability to manage projects throughout their development, planning, installation, and execution phases.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English, with other language skills considered a plus.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead team meetings via conference calls.
- Exhibit an assertive personality and the capacity to handle pressure while being a team player.
EXAMPLE 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 regularly 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 computers, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on a stairway to the office's upper and lower floors.
- Travel up to 30% 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.
This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.