Equipment Specialist

Description Title: Equipment Specialist Department: SCM Location: Ankeny, IA Supervisor: Sr. Equipment Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: Full-Time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): In-Office EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST 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 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 Equipment Specialist plays a key supporting role within the Fleet & Equipment (F&E) team, assisting with the day-to-day coordination of equipment logistics, onboarding of new assets, and the training and development of project-level Equipment Coordinators. This position reports to the Sr. Equipment Manager, or another management personnel that the company may designate. This position is located at the Ankeny, IA Fleet and Equipment offices and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time, unless otherwise specified by management. This position is expected to travel up to 50%. 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 Assist with the onboarding and training of project Equipment Coordinators, including procedures, reporting standards, and system use. Serve as a resource and point of contact for Equipment Coordinators on day-to-day questions and operational guidance. Schedule and coordinate equipment logistics moves, including transport to and from project sites, the F&E warehouse, and third-party vendors. Assist with inbound and outbound procedures for new equipment acquisitions including physical inspection, labeling, and asset marking per F&E standards. Maintain accurate records of equipment movements, logistics costs, and associated documentation in internal systems. Spearhead equipment-affiliated special projects as assigned by the Sr. Equipment Manager, including process improvement initiatives, fleet audits, or data clean-up efforts. Assist with other Fleet, Equipment, and Tooling initiatives as needed. Support the creation and maintenance of new SKUs and asset numbers within equipment management software. Assist in preparing equipment utilization reports, fleet summaries, and other management facing reporting as needed. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to support fulfillment of equipment needs for construc…

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