Emergency Response Team Lead & Incident Commander

Qcell; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS seeks an ERT Supervisor to oversee the site Emergency Response Team, directing real-time operations during fires, chemical releases, medical emergencies, and other incidents. You will manage safety inspections, permit compliance, and training while coordinating with site leadership and external emergency services.

The role requires leadership of drills, incident investigations, and medical response protocols, with responsibility for shift scheduling and regulatory records.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate team response to site emergencies (fire, HazMat, medical, rescue, weather).
• Serve as Incident Commander for site incidents until relieved by senior management or local authorities.
• Oversee response with OSHA/NFPA PPE Levels A–D and direct rescue/first aid operations.
• Manage external agency coordination during HazMat or fire incidents.
• Supervise evacuation procedures and command site communications during events.
• Audit safety patrols across all production facilities.
• Manage site-wide emergency equipment inspection schedules (SCBAs, extinguishers, alarms, gas panels, AEDs).
• Oversee approval and auditing of hot work, confined space, and LOTO permits.
• Lead emergency drills (table-top and live evacuation) and drive root-cause incident investigations.
• Oversee emergency medical response protocols, care standards, and patient transport procedures.
• Manage ERT shift schedules, resource allocation, logs, and regulatory records.
• Develop and deliver emergency response training for employees and contractors.
• Lead after-action reviews to continuously improve response strategies.
• Evaluate ERT member performance, skills maintenance, and ongoing certifications.

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS seeks an ERT Supervisor to oversee the site Emergency Response Team, directing real-time operations during fires, chemical releases, medical emergencies, and other incidents. You will manage safety inspections, permit compliance, and training while coordinating with site leadership and external emergency services.

The role requires leadership of drills, incident investigations, and medical response protocols, with responsibility for shift scheduling and regulatory records.