Emergency Response Technician

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

About the Opportunity

The Emergency Response Technician (ERT) at BlueOval SK responds to emergency situations within an industrial manufacturing setting. ERTs play a critical role in maintaining a safe working environment for employees of BlueOval SK.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Able to adjust and provide assistance to the needs of the manufacturing facility, being prepared at all times to respond to structural and medical emergencies.

• Rescue of people in the area(s) affected by fire.

• Perform high angle rescue operations.

• Perform confined space rescue operations.

• Identify hazards in confined spaces and issue entry permits as required.

• An Emergency Response Technician deals directly with the release of hazardous materials (hazmat), such as chemicals or gases released by a burning event.

• Act in an operations (defensive) manner to address and contain spills.

• Prevent spillage and contamination when possible and use specialized compounds to extinguish chemical fires.

• Evacuate areas that could become contaminated by hazardous materials.

• Perform first aid to injured/ ill personnel.

• Transport injured parties to appropriate medical facilities.

• Provide life saving tactics using acquired training.

• Maintain equipment and perform periodic inspection on fire protection and life safety equipment.

• Perform audits/ inventory of life safety equipment and vehicles.

• Perform drills and simulations to prepare to deal with challenging industrial fires.

• Operate firefighting apparatus to conduct fireground operations and response.

• Other life safety duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, hospital staffs, fire departments, rescue squads, police departments, communications centers, management, and the general public.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment, professionalism and courtesy.
• Pass a background check.
• Successfully complete the ERT physical agility requirements.
• Apparatus Operator (Pumper/Aerial).  Will be required within 12 months of hire.
• Must be CPR certified.

​Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as Firefighter I/II preferred.
• ​Preference may be given to those who are already verified as an EMT Basic, Advanced or Paramedic and Firefighter also NFPA 1670 disciplines.
• OSHA 10 Certification is preferred.  Will be required within 12 months of hire.

Driving Requirements (Optional):

• Valid driver license
• Not convicted Driving Under the Influence, possession of drugs/drug paraphernalia, suspended/revoked driver license or driving vehicle with suspended/revoked license in the past five years.
• No more than two “at fault” motor vehicle accidents in the past year.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the physical agility to walk, climb, crawl, bend, push, pull, lift, and balance over less than ideal terrain.
• Must have good physical stamina and endurance, measured by the ability to undertake, without adverse effects, lifting, carrying, and balancing loads in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
• Must have the ability to see different color spectrums.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 in at least one eye.
• Must have good eye-hand coordination and sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate equipment, instrumentation and medications.
• Must be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in human physical conditions by using visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile observations.
• Pass pre-hire physical and drug screening.
• May be required to complete physical tests for validation of fitness.

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

For more information about  BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.

Benefits Include:

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment
• For a full list of benefits, visit our website: 
  • https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

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Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.