Firewatch - Swing Shift

Description

• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Fire extinguishers, fire hose, and fire-retardant cloth.
• Directs/supervises others: Infrequently has the ability to stop work and may direct others to evacuate area in the event of fire/emergency.
• Performs general cleanup of the area before hot work begins.
• Checks general precautions on hot work permit prior to hot work beginning.
• Obtains and maintains a fully pressurized fire extinguisher.
• Works in a team environment under the supervision of a foreman.
• Maintains safety procedures throughout area when performing roving or zone fire watch duties.
• Ensures the 1 ½” fire hose is readily available and pressurized when needed.
• Utilizes and applies fire-retardant cloth in hot work areas, as necessary.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Performs fire watch duties supporting shipyard projects.
• Responsible for replacing used extinguishers as soon as they have been discharged.
• Ensures that hot work permit and potential marine chemist certificate are executed and posted before hot work begins.
• Recognizes and resolves unsafe working conditions and corrects by removing flammable materials or wetting down dry planks.
• Maintains awareness of fire alarm systems and procedures.
• Responsible for proper utilization of fire extinguishers: CO2 and water pressure extinguishers.

Requirements

• Ability to use tank signals to start work and air horn or whistle to convey warnings.
• Attention to detail: Constantly must perform tasks in a safe manner both for personal safety and safety of those around.
• Ability to set up and monitor the operation of fire watch services.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other laborers/crafts people.
• 3 years relevant work experience.
• Safety equipment required: Fire watch vest, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs (if needed), appropriate shoes, respirator (when required), working flashlight, gloves, fire extinguishers and fire hose.
• Familiarity with the general layout of a vessel and its tanks, spaces, and other compartments.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with coworkers while performing activities.
• Ability to pass fire watch certification which includes a four-hour slide show and hands on demonstration of firefighting techniques.
• Properly cares for and safely uses tools and all company property.
• Repetitive work: Frequently work consists of performing similar tasks throughout the day.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance