This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of building a new sustainability program from its nascency. The Sustainability Program Manager is a key member of the Sustainability team and will support a program development, data gathering, analysis, disclosure preparation and support for multiple aspects of Qcells’ sustainability and corporate governance programs. This role requires both highly technical comprehension and analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex data simply to others. The primary role is program manager responsible for the success of the EPEAT eco-label, for multiple products, including overseeing new registrations and on-going annual audit responses. This requires collaborating across Qcells’ ESG, R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales & marketing teams, and overcoming competing priorities and reporting structures. Expectations include developing robust and efficient new processes, close attention to detail, ability to critically review complex and technical criteria, verify that data received from others is accurate and meets the intent of the requirement, and problem-solving with a global comprehension of impacts. This role also includes collecting and managing carbon data in a new ESG data management software, Sweep. In addition to EPEAT and carbon accounting, they will assist in other programs, projects, and initiatives to support Qcells’ progressive sustainability goals. This role will identify, collect, manage, and effectively communicate a wide range of ESG metrics and projects.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Metrics and Reporting
Thought Leadership
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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