Mechanical Pile Superintendent

Description

Title:

Mechanical Pile Superintendent

Department:
Operation 1

Location:

Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:
Director of Projects

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Hybrid/In-Office):
Project Site

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Qcells USA 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.

The Mechanical Pile Superintendent II 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 Director of Projects or another senior management personnel that the CEO may designate. This position is located in Ankeny, IA and 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 75%.

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.

• 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 pile suppliers;
• Advice site teams on tooling & equipment required to complete task;
• Identify testing required per projects scope of work;
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning & construction requirements;
• Manage manpower needed to complete project assignment;
• Communicate with Surveyor and understand surveying equipment;
• Maintain and supervise pile drivers and train new operators;
• Coordination with material manager for all pile staging and receiving;
• Pile driver experience strongly preferred;
• Regular attendance, in accordance with 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;

• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience supporting the construction 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 operating different manufacturers pile drivers;
• Willingness to travel and…