Emergency Response Team (ERT) Technician

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an ERT Technician to respond to fires, chemical releases, medical emergencies, and other site incidents. The role includes safety patrols, equipment checks, permit verification, and ongoing safety coaching.

You will participate in drills, support evacuations, coordinate with HazMat teams, and help drive incident reporting and post-event reviews. The position requires physical stamina and a commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder for all site emergencies (fire, HazMat, medical, rescue, weather).
• Deploy in OSHA/NFPA PPE Levels A–D.
• Establish incident command until relieved.
• Support evacuations, rescue operations, and first aid.
• Coordinate with Onyx support for specialized HazMat/fire operations.
• Patrol all production areas (Cell, Ingot, Wafer, Module, Utilities, Water Treatment, U-Buildings).
• Identify and address hazards; maintain emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points.
• Inspect/test emergency equipment (SCBAs, extinguishers, alarms, gas detection panels, spill kits, AEDs, PPE).
• Provide emergency response training for employees/contractors.
• Approve and monitor hot work, confined space, and LOTO permits.
• Respond to/manage fire and gas alarms.
• Provide emergency medical care, including CPR/AED; accompany patients to hospital if needed.
• Support accident investigations and reporting.
• Conduct and evaluate emergency drills (table-top and evacuation).
• Reinforce safety standards and coach employees.
• Support internal/external communications during emergencies (PA system).
• Complete shift logs, inspection reports, and incident records.
• Participate in continuing education and drills.
• Contribute to after-action reviews and process improvements.

Job description

Summary

The ERT Technician is responsible for immediate response to fires, chemical releases, medical emergencies, confined space rescues, weather events, and security-related incidents. In addition to emergency response, the role includes safety patrols, equipment inspections, permit verification, and continuous safety training and coaching.

Description

Summary

The ERT Technician is responsible for immediate response to fires, chemical releases, medical emergencies, confined space rescues, weather events, and security-related incidents. In addition to emergency response, the role includes safety patrols, equipment inspections, permit verification, and continuous safety training and coaching.

Responsibilities

Emergency Response

• Serve as first responder for all site emergencies (fire, HazMat, medical, rescue, weather).
• Deploy in OSHA/NFPA PPE Levels A–D.
• Establish incident command until relieved.
• Support evacuations, rescue operations, and first aid.
• Coordinate with Onyx support for specialized HazMat/fire operations.

Proactive Duties

• Patrol all production areas (Cell, Ingot, Wafer, Module, Utilities, Water Treatment, U-Buildings).
• Identify and address hazards; maintain emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points.
• Inspect/test emergency equipment (SCBAs, extinguishers, alarms, gas detection panels, spill kits, AEDs, PPE).
• Provide emergency response training for employees/contractors.
• Approve and monitor hot work, confined space, and LOTO permits.
• Respond to/manage fire and gas alarms.
• Provide emergency medical care, including CPR/AED; accompany patients to hospital if needed.
• Support accident investigations and reporting.
• Conduct and evaluate emergency drills (table-top and evacuation).
• Reinforce safety standards and coach employees.
• Support internal/external communications during emergencies (PA system).

Administration & Training

• Complete shift logs, inspection reports, and incident records.
• Participate in continuing education and drills.
• Contribute to after-action reviews and process improvements.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of standing for extended periods, up to 12 hours.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.