Director of Fleet and Equipment

Title:Director of Fleet and Equipment
Department:SCM
Location:Houston, TX
Supervisor:Senior Director of Subcontracts

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status:Permanent; Full-Time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

DIRECTOR OF FLEET AND EQUIPMENT

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, 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 Director of Fleet and Equipment is responsible for managing and leading all fleet, equipment, tooling and maintenance activities for all Projects. This role will provide strategic leadership for the Fleet and Equipment function, partnering across Construction, Procurement, Project Management, and other business functions to support operational excellence and organizational objectives.This position reports to theSenior Director of Subcontracts, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is based in Houston, TX and follows a hybrid work model in alignment with Qcells’ Office Mobilization Plan (OMP). Employees within commuting distance of the designated office are expected to adhere to assigned in-office schedules based on OMP guidelines. Employees outside of the designated office may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to business needs and appropriate approvals.Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pmCST. This positionis expected to travel up to 25%.

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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.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage the experience to optimize the contracting of equipment, fleet, and tooling vendors.
• Manage and lead theFleet and Equipment teamin support of the construction of projects including, but not limited to the following:
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the Fleet and Equipment team to foster a high-performing and engaged organization.
• Develop and execute the Fleet and Equipment strategy to support construction operations, improve operational efficiency, and align with long-term business objectives.
• Establish and maintain theequipment/tooling/fleet management plan to meet the project schedule(s).
• Negotiate and executeagreements with competitive vendors and partners.
• Establish and maintain process and procedures related to Tooling, Equipment and Fleet procurement and management
• Negotiate commercial terms in accordance withCompany policies and guidelines.
• Develop and negotiate strategic agreements withequipment/tooling/fleet vendors as needed.
• Review, compare, and evaluate vendor proposals and historical pricing to determine reasonable pricing and opportunities for cost savings.
• Track cost savingsagainst thebudget for each equipment/tooling/fleet plan.
• Ensure project costs are properly categorized when submitting vendor commitments for approvals by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs.
• Partner with Construction, Procurement, Project Management, Safety, and other internal stakeholders to ensure fleet and equipment strategies align with operational priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain market intelligence to monitor equipment and toolingcosts.
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet utilization, equipment performance, vendor performance, and operational effectiveness to support informed business decisions.
• Monitor vendor compliance with agreements and ensure project requirements are being met.
• Support Project Management Team as needed with agreement/vendor information and input to resolveissues, such as under-performance.
• Maintain accurate and complete Purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures; and
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet utilization, operational efficiency, and standardized fleet and equipment management processes across the organization.
• Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned byManagement.
• Monitor ongoing utilization and ensure that owned and rented equipment is being

appropriately utilized onsite

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7 - 12 years of experience in Fleet & Equipment and/or relevant SCM experience.
• 4 - 7 years of experience purchasing and managing fleet, equipment and tooling in the Solar industry with utility scale of PV/PV plus Storage
• Project estimating experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge in contracting, purchasing, master agreement creation/negotiation/management, fleet management, rebate programs, and tooling management.
• Ability to work on your own in a fast paced, professional, team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation skillspreferably with suppliers and vendor agreements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence and the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization including external clients.
• Computer literacy with anadvance knowledge on Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and construction management tools
• SAP experience preferred.
• Procore experience preferred.
• Customer service skills including experience in conducting vendorreviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships.
• Maintains active subcontractor relationships with key partners and industry leaders.
• Able to identify, investigate, and solve problems that might arise with order and in a timely manner.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 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 stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

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.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp 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, Hanwha Qcells 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.