Solar-Storage
Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)
Position Overview
The Operations Associate will report to the Director of Operations and Strategy and will maintain oversight of all administrative functions related to the growth of the HES organization. The Associate will be responsible for a range of projects and initiatives, including data analysis and operations strategy, providing support to HES Head of Finance as needed, and providing team leaders with project-based assistance.
Responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with HQCA and HES members and management in the development and execution of strategy projects
Research and apply critical thinking to industry trends, competitor dynamics and current events to provide relevant business insights
Support all new initiatives that focus on operational record-keeping and documentation
Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, prioritize, and execute tasks to balance business needs vs. technical constraints, ensuring quality
Support projects as needed to build and cultivate relationships with cross-functional teams within the organization
Handle vendor proposals and agreements and negotiate with external partners and collaborate with internal tech development teams to ensure that projects meet business requirements
Oversee ad hoc short-term projects that are often data-intensive and require tight deadlines
Maintain operational record-keeping and weekly meeting deliverables
Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
Demonstrated tangible work experience in an operations or administrative role
Demonstrate priority-driven thinking through excellent written and oral communication skills
Skilled in negotiating, influencing others, analytical thinking, supporting team members, and executing and driving deliverable timelines
Intellectual curiosity and strong creative problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth environment
Mission-focused team player
Physical, Mental, & Physical 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
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning: F
Twisting: F
Bending: O
Crouching: O
Balancing: N
Climbing: N
Crawling: N
Kneeling: N
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing: F
Handling: F
Reaching: F
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), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software 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.
Benefits*
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401K
Paid Holidays
All benefits dependent on role and eligibility
Physical, Mental, & Physical 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
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning: F
Twisting: F
Bending: O
Crouching: O
Balancing: N
Climbing: N
Crawling: N
Kneeling: N
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing: F
Handling: F
Reaching: F
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