Emergency Response Team Technician

NY CREATES • Albany, NY • 2h ago

Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Wed Sep 3 2025 Job Description:

Emergency Response Team Technician's duties will include (but are not limited to):

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.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Emergency Response Team Technician

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.

Optional overtime available.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; this position may require annual background investigations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Semiconductor or Chemical industry response team experience

Certified EMT/ Paramedic

Certified Firefighter

Certified Hazardous Materials Specialist or Technician

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES..

Additional Information:

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.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $34-$36/ hr

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

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