DOT Compliance Manager

Department: SP Construction

Location: Ankeny, IA

Supervisor: Senior Manager, Risk and Insurance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full Time

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

DOT COMPLIANCE MANAGER

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 DOT Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring HQC maintains compliance with all federal and state DOT regulations required on all fleet vehicles and equipment. This position reports to the Senior Director of Commercial Management, or another management personnel that the head of department may designate. This position is in Ankeny, IA, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Utilizes management system that provides detailed repair records, maintenance records and accurate tracking of fleet utilization.
• Partners with Fleet & Equipment team to monitor fleet utilization – organizing, and coordinating fleet usage on simultaneous assignments for up to ~500 fleet vehicles or equipment.
• Coordinates with project administrators to collect daily/weekly logs and inspections.
• Reports weekly DOT status to senior leadership.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and ability to stay current regarding changing Federal DOT regulations.
• Oversees use and enforcement of Electronic Log Monitoring (ELD) across the organization, including monitoring of telematics; holds the business accountable for proper use.
• Ensures Quality and Environmental procedures are maintained as related to fleet operation.
• Understands contract terms and recognizes discrepancies.
• Works professionally with clients, vendors, employees, managers, and supervisors.
• Completes random site visits for DOT compliance inspections.
• Conducts on-site training at projects, covering DOT requirements and DOT policy.
• Operates Company aligned vehicle for site visits and business trips.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled, or expected.
• Provides project and ad hoc assignment support to EHSQ team, as directed by supervisor.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• DOT regulatory knowledge.
• Fleet management industry best practices.
• Ability to interface with team members and deliver on time cost effective projects.
• Must have the knowledge and experience to keep the DOT program functioning in a profitable manner.
• Intermediate MS Office and Outlook.
• Strong Excel skills to generate weekly status reports and other ad hoc reports as requested.
• A working knowledge of fleet or tool management software is highly desirable.
• DOT experience operating under CSA 2010 requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Highschool/GED
• 5-8 years of experience with 2+ years of DOT Compliance experience
• DOT Compliance Management experience that includes managing a fleet dispersed across a wide geographical area, preferred.

SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Ankeny, Iowa is $110,000 – $130,000 base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the Iowa Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Ankeny, Iowa. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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 10% 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 [email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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