Commissioning Superintendent

Title: Commissioning Superintendent

Department: T&D - Commissioning

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Commissioning Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

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 that encompass the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle, reducing uncertainty, risk, and enhancing investment returns while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s turnkey solutions integrate the expertise of its Development, Module, and EPC teams and coordinate with Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal groups to deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi‑billion‑dollar investments, Qcells pioneers the establishment of a complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of its Georgia manufacturing facility, the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As 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, and Thalheim, Germany, Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

The Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing general safety, productivity, schedule, testing, and commissioning of utility‑level solar generation facilities. This hybrid position reports to the Commissioning Manager or another designated management personnel and requires working from a home office and project sites. Working hours are determined based on project requirements and business needs, and the role is expected to travel up to 100%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Sponsorship of an employment visa is not available at this time.

• Direct solar commissioning personnel and/or subcontractors to achieve project completion
• Support the project team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities
• Follow and implement the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policy
• Coordinate and implement resources and activities necessary to maintain safety and quality
• Create and maintain commissioning documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• Assure that all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance
• Coordinate with supplier testing & commissioning teams
• Identify testing required per project scope of work and ITP
• Communicate with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements
• Attend regularly in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, which is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting construction of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations, supply networks, or other utility‑scale construction projects
• Solar PV and/or BESS project commissioning experience
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with Procore or comparable project management tool
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and manuals of installation and design technical packages
• Attention to detail
• Ability to professionally interact with clients and outside testing agencies/subcontractors
• Experience operating solar generation facility electrical equipment
• Experience with energization procedures and operations of substation equipment

• Body Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in an 8‑10 hour work day
• If operating equipment, be able to enter and exit…