Qcells North America · 17 hours ago
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Technician
Cartersville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelQcells North America is seeking an Emergency Response Team (ERT) Technician responsible for immediate response to various emergencies including fires and medical incidents. The role involves conducting safety patrols, equipment inspections, and providing continuous safety training and coaching.
Renewables & Environment
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Capable of standing for extended periods, up to 12 hours
Company
Qcells North America
Qcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danielle Merfeld
EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer
Taerim Kim
HR Generalist (Global CTO Org)
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