NY Creates · 2 months ago
Emergency Response Team Technician
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34/hr - $36/hr
2+ years expNY CREATES is a leader in advanced electronics and emerging technologies, seeking an Emergency Response Team Technician. The role involves managing responses to various emergency incidents, maintaining team readiness, and conducting safety inspections while collaborating with internal and external partners.
Non ProfitSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Initiating and managing an effective and efficient response to site wide Chemical, Fire, Medical and other emergency incidents
Maintaining response readiness through team development and equipment maintenance
Conducting life safety and equipment inspections
Maintaining equipment stocks and instrument calibration
Providing direction and training to assigned team members
Working effectively with both internal and external response partners
Documenting incidents and maintaining computer and written records
Working effectively in a high stress environment
Passing a medical evaluation and maintaining the ability to use self-contained breathing apparatus
Performs hazardous, non-routing tasks including tool decontamination, chamber opening and chemical change outs, cracking fittings, and other work with hazardous process materials
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in science or engineering or related field and training in a highly technical environment
Current HAZWOPER Certification and / or 2-3 years of experience in HAZWOPER or Emergency Services
Relevant Military experience can be substituted for HAZWOPER, Technical or Emergency Service experience
Working knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Management and understand how to implement the Incident Command System using an All Hazards Approach
Must work well independently and as part of a team. Must be an initiative-taking self-starter
Good prioritization and project management skills are essential
Good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills and people skills
Must be able to process new information and formulate a systematic written incident action plan
Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule including possible overnight shifts
The typical shift is 12 hours with possibility of overtime
Preferred
Semiconductor or Chemical industry response team experience
Certified EMT/ Paramedic
Certified Firefighter
Certified Hazardous Materials Specialist or Technician
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Company
NY Creates
NY Creates leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects to attract investment and create jobs in high technology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Bronner, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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