Equipment Maintenance Manager

Equipment Maintenance Manager

Title: Equipment Maintenance Manager

Location: Ankeny, IA, United States Location Type: On-site

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 Module, Development, 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 Equipment Maintenance Manager acts as the lead mechanic and is responsible for creating and implementing programs for maintenance, repair, and routine inspections. This position reports to the Sr. F&E Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in person at the Ankeny, IA shop and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:30 pm or 8:00am to 4:30 pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%. 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

• Design, implement, and contribute to standardized maintenance programs for company-owned heavy equipment.
• Assist in preparation of SOPs, standardized work instructions, project mechanic tool kit development, and any other documentation related to maintenance operations.
• Assist F&E Management with screening of new mechanic applicants.
• Maintain detailed tracking on the maintenance status of all owned Qcells equipment.
• Tracks, updates, and records all warranty claims and safety recalls.
• Provide guidance and assistance to project mechanics to include repair guidance, parts lookup/ordering, and vendor coordination.
• Review & validate vendor invoices for equipment and fleet related repairs (owned and rented assets).
• Track and report on estimated times of completion for assets under maintenance and repair.
• Review and address work orders and maintenance logs from Qcells mechanics.
• Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment in the Ankeny Shop.
• Inspect, disassemble, and rebuild hydraulic cylinders and hammers.
• Communicate issues with site mechanics and relay information to Equipment Coordinators.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts, schematics, diagrams, and scheduling service.
• Manage equipment waste storage and disposal through approved vendors.
• Maintain daily logs of issues and report safety concerns to the Sr. F&E Manager.
• Adhere to all company policies and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance per company policy.

Required Qualifications

• Required experience- 4 years as a heavy equipment mechanic with extensive experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook. Experience with database systems and fleet and equipment management software.
• Experience rebuilding hydraulic cylinder/rams (Hydraulic hammers is desired)
• Must be able to read and apply data from schematics, diagrams, and parts manuals
• Strong communication and vendor relationship skills
• Must have field experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Drivers License, Must pass and clear MVR, (Class B License preferred, but not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Pile Diving equipment.
• Experience rebuilding hydraulic hammers.
• Experience with Small engine repair.

Physical Demands

• Move/Traverse: Infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: Infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 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 site equipment as needed for inspection, maintenance, or repair.

Work Environment

• Regular professional, Construction shop and worksite 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.