Emergency Response Technician & Safety Coach

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 immediately to fires, HazMat, medical emergencies, and other site incidents. The role includes safety patrols, equipment checks, permit verification, and ongoing safety coaching.

Responsibilities include leading incident command, supporting evacuations, testing equipment like SCBAs and alarms, delivering emergency training, and coordinating with external HazMat teams.

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 production areas and identify hazards; maintain exits and assembly points.
• Inspect 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, CPR/AED; accompany patients to hospital if needed.

Job description

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

Responsibilities include leading incident command, supporting evacuations, testing equipment like SCBAs and alarms, delivering emergency training, and coordinating with external HazMat teams.