Fire Safety Technician

HL-GA Battery Company LLC•Ellabell, GA

3h•$0 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Safety Technician is responsible for supporting fire prevention, emergency response, hazardous materials response, and fire protection activities within a lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in protecting employees, property, and operations through fire suppression, emergency preparedness, fire protection system inspections, and response to incidents involving fire, hazardous materials, medical emergencies, and other facility emergencies. This position is designated as an Essential Personnel role and may be required to respond during emergencies, severe weather events, facility incidents, and operational disruptions to support business continuity and life safety operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
3-5 years of experience in firefighting, industrial fire protection, emergency response, military fire service, or related field required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Knowledge of fire suppression, emergency response, and life safety principles
Understanding of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and applicable fire protection regulations
Ability to respond effectively in high-stress emergency situations
Knowledge of hazardous materials response principles and incident mitigation techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented emergency response environment
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Ability to follow established emergency procedures and incident command structures
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred
ICS 100 and ICS 200 certification preferred
Firefighter I certification preferred
Hazardous Materials Operations or Technician certification preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, utility, energy, or high-hazard environments preferred
Experience responding to emergency incidents and operating firefighting equipment preferred
Experience with fire protection systems inspection and maintenance preferred
Experience with hazardous materials response preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct routine fire safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential fire and life safety hazards
Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems including fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, suppression systems, alarms, and gas detection systems
Support compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Conduct fire risk assessments related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing, storage, and facility operations
Support implementation and continuous improvement of emergency response plans and fire safety procedures
Assist with hot work permitting activities and ensure compliance with fire watch requirements
Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, rescue situations, and other facility emergencies
Execute fire suppression and emergency response activities utilizing firefighting equipment, extinguishing agents, foam systems, and emergency response tools
Support evacuation efforts, rescue operations, and incident stabilization activities during emergencies
Coordinate with local fire departments, emergency responders, and mutual aid partners during emergency incidents
Conduct fire safety training, emergency response drills, and evacuation exercises for facility personnel
Educate employees on fire prevention practices, emergency procedures, and workplace safety requirements
Participate in ongoing emergency response training, certifications, and continuous development programs
Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, emergency responses, training, and regulatory compliance activities
Ensure emergency response equipment, fire protection systems, and response vehicles remain operational and ready for deployment
Follow established emergency communication protocols and Incident Command System (ICS) procedures during emergency events
Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance and emergency response readiness
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
Perform other duties as assigned