Knowledgable of VSRA Hot Work Permit and Protocols
Fire Watch Certified or past certification required (VSRA Fire Watch Card even if expired)
Knowledgable of OSHA Hot Work Rules in Subpart P
Cannot be claustrophobic, or fear of height
Able to climb straight ladders; access confined spaces; walk vessel ramps; climb muliple stairs
Able to access VSRA Shipyards (Security and background checks, no felonys)
Clean Drug test will be required
Lead firewatches to common goal
Ensure hot work operators follow procedures
Follow the directions of the Hot Work Supervisor
Be professional with others / customer
Keep work area clean
Steel toed shoes required to be worn entire shift
Hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection to be worn constantly
Respirator use may be required, NO facial hair where the seal of the mask touches your face
Category: Firewatch
Information
NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.
The primary responsibility of a firewatch is to stand watch at an assigned location and identify and prevent any hazardous situations.
Typical Job Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting an area prior to any hot work being performed to ensure all flammable and combustible material have been removed
- Delivering all safety equipment (including appropriate fire extinguisher) to site
- Staying stationed in the work site such that they can respond quickly to prevent fires
- Conducting frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure area is still safe and working conditions are favorable
- Reporting fires and accidents to the officer of the deck and Firewatch Coordinator immediately
- Remaining in place for thirty minutes following work performed to clean area and to ensure work site conditions remain safe
Education
High School Diploma preferred. Must complete Fire Watch training.
Qualifications
A firewatch must:
- Have the ability to carry out written and/or oral instructions
- Successfully complete a Fire Watch Training course
- Be able to wear safety equipment provided (i.e. self-contained breathing apparatus)
- Be able to work effectively as part of a field crew
- Be a steady and reliable worker
- Previous work within the maritime industry and familiarity with maritime terminology preferred
- Knowledge of hot work procedures preferred