Sr. Mechanical Superintendent-Solar Tracker

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
The Senior Mechanical Superintendent-Solar Tracker/Module is responsible for overseeing field operations, general safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, commissioning, coordination with other superintendent and project leaders on the jobsite. This position reports to the Project Manager or another senior management personnel that the Vice President/President may designate. This position may be expected to travel at least 75%, or as needed for the project.

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
• Directs solar/construction personnel and/or installation subcontractors to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications;
• Coordination of personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules;
• Support the team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities;
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action;
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy;
• Identify welding certification, training and experience appropriate for assignment scope;
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain a safe and quality execution;
• Assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance.
• Coordination with supplier testing & commissioning teams
• Advice site teams on paper work needed collected to initiate commissioning
• Identify testing required per projects scope of work
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements.
• Manage manpower needed to complete project assignment
• Maintain and supervise tool room and keep adequate storage
• Coordination with material manager for all tracker / module components
• Quality assurance of pile / tracker / module functionality
• Progress tracking reporting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience supporting the constructions of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility-scale construction projects
• Solar PV or wind power project experience, preferred
• Experience installing a wide range of different manufacturer single-axis trackers
• Willingness to travel and relocate from project to project
• Excellent skills in MS Project or comparable project management tool, and possess strong technical aptitude, including knowledge of software development methodologies and processes
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing mechanical manuals of installation and design technical packages
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• May have to interact with Owner’s Field Representative and outside testing agencies
• Experience operating construction equipment and surveying equipment
• Knowledge of installation methods for the different mechanical systems in the industry
• Supervise Crews & Activities
• Material manager and shake out
• Fork lift operators tracker staging and receiving
• Skid steer operators modules staging and receiving
• String line top of tracker
• Tracker Installation
• Module Installation
• QC inspection
• Update As-built drawings

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