Equipment Operator - Qcells

Title:Equipment Operator
Department: Operation 3
Location: Travel – on road

Supervisor:Site (Solar) Superintendent

Position Status: Full Time

Work status: (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Travel

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
 

QCELLS Enable is the EPC branch of Qcells for the Commercial, Industrial, Distributed Generation, and Small Utility Scale solar markets. Our mission is to provide world class design and installation of large-scale PV and ESS systems throughout the US.  Our position as a leading module manufacturer means we can offer end-to-end solutions for project developers and asset managers.  We are expanding our offerings and have several open positions currently in our Teaneck, New Jersey headquarters.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The operator will provide equipment support to the Foreman/Lead, Site Superintendent & Regional Manager of the installation team and ensure the completion of installation of all solar arrays and solar systems for Commercial Properties. Operators are responsible for the basic daily maintenance and safe operation of all pieces of equipment on site

This position reports to the Site (Solar) Superintendent. This position location will be remote and based on the project location.  100% travel required.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete company trainings, certifications, and other essential company objectives 
• Attend all safety, quality, and production meetings. 
• Operate heavy machinery and specialized equipment, including cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, excavators, drills, skid-steer loaders, and aerial lifts, to lift, move, and position solar panels, mounting hardware, and other materials as needed.
• Advise Leads and superintendents on equipment required to complete a task
• Transport and stage modules, racking materials, and electrical equipment on site
• Responsible for the safe and efficient use of any equipment on site
• Digging and backfilling electrical trenches to engineering specifications
• Leading and/or participating in load testing for solar foundations
• Site grading activities
• Site mowing activities
• Perform gravel road maintenance
• Report installed quantities to leads and superintendents
• Maintain Safety, Quality and production standards per the direction of the Mechanical Lead and Project Superintendent.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment, such as checking fluid levels, greasing moving parts, and cleaning air filters, to keep machinery in good working condition
• Assist in driving steel piles or screw piles.
• Transport Modules 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Good attitude, eager, willing to learn, proactive. 
• OSHA 10 minimum, Osha 30 preferred
• Competent person training for soils
• Certifications on Off-road forklift, skid steer, excavator
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery and equipment in a construction or industrial setting 2+ years
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in New York. 
• Ability to lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks. 
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.  
• Basic competency with email and basic computer functions.  
• Ability to prioritize work activity.  
• Ability to travel within New York State, up to 100% of the time.  
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from team leaders. 
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.  
• Valid Driver's License & Clean Driving Record.  
    

WHAT WE OFFER  

• Benefits- medical, vision, and dental coveragestartsdayone, nowaitingperiod  
• 401k company match   
• PTO + Sick Days + Bank Holidays   
• Opportunityforcareeradvancement   

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

•  Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.  
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, orwork at elevatedheightsaswellas in confinedspaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).  
• Able towalkormovecontinuosulywhilecarrying 50 lbs. oftools and/ormaterials. Itisrecommendedtogetassistancetoliftitemsover 50 lbs. Check withyourprojectsupervisororprojectsafetydirector.  
• Mustbeableto stand orwalkforlongperiodsof time.  
• Mustbeabletoworkextendedhours on yourfeet on unevensurfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 

LOCATION  

•       Industrial constructionsites and/orfabricationshop  

EXAMPLES OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE 

•       Unevengroundlevel  
•       Obstructedpathways  
•       Work performed at low and/or high elevations  
•       Work performed in confinedareas  

CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE 

•       Predominatelyoutdoorclimate  
•       May beexposedto extreme hotorcoldweather  
•       Excessivehumidity, rain, etc.  
•       Variousnoiselevelscausedbytools, machinery, equipment, etc.  
•       Potential exposuretochemicalsubstances• Work performedaroundhazardousequipment. 

QCELLS Enable 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 Enable 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, QCELLS Enable 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.