Emergency Response Team (ERT) Technician

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Cartersville, Georgia, is seeking an ERT Technician. The role involves responding to emergencies, performing safety patrols, conducting equipment inspections, and providing emergency response training for staff. Candidates should have experience in emergency response and the ability to lift 50 pounds. This role offers the opportunity to ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response roles, familiar with OSHA/NFPA standards.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Training in CPR/AED and emergency medical care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder for site emergencies.
• Patrol production areas to identify hazards.
• Inspect and test emergency equipment.
• Conduct emergency drills and training.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours.

Skills

Emergency response

Safety patrols

Equipment inspections

First aid

Incident command

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.

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.

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 Requirements

• 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.