Firewatch Level 1-3401

Overview

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a project in San Diego, California. Shipyard experience is required. Walk-ins accepted. Apply today!

Contact our team for more information:
Cell: ; ; . Please send us a text if we don t answer. Address: 1625 Hoover Avenue, National City, CA 91950. Office

Hours:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

This position is responsible for fire prevention and fire protection at the assigned work site. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

• Comprehend basic instructions and general correspondence.
• Be able to clearly communicate verbally to warn others of fire or other danger.
• Understand the hazards associated with fixed and portable fire protection systems and the manner in which the systems are activated.
• Understanding of proper use and care of fixed and portable fire protection systems.
• Understand the Shipyard Competent Person Report, and where to find it.
• Know the types of fire, the materials involved, and the type of fire extinguisher needed to suppress the fire.
• Possess a Fire Watch training card.
• Be able to wear clothing appropriate for the task.
• No exposed jewelry shall be worn while working.
• Finger nails shall be short. Long hair shall be worn in pony tail or wrapped for protection and should not interfere with hard hat.
• Ability to wear PPE, especially respirators.

• Have Fire Watch Training card with them at all times in the shipyard.
• Carry out Fire Watch procedures to protect personnel and customer and BAE property from fire damage.
• Ensure that designated hot work area is clean and free of combustible materials before hot work commences.
• Keep your work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Warn other personnel of danger, or to evacuate, by verbal or other prearranged method of communication.
• Show initiative and ownership of work and work area.
• Adhere to all safety rules and good work ethics. Be accountable for completion of work assignments.
• Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time. End the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor or journeyman.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned the supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA standards and the shipyards best safety practices. Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
• Comply with the Company s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.

• Ensure that designated hot work area is clean and free of combustible materials before hot work is started.
• Carry an appropriately rated fire extinguisher to the assigned watch area. Make certain the fire extinguisher is in operable shape and not discharged prior to allowing hot work to start.
• Notify the person accomplishing the hot work if it is safe to proceed and when there is danger.
• Suppress fires when they occur.
• Report any uncorrected unsafe condition or working habits to the journeyman and supervisor.
• Assist with the hot work procedure and audits process making certain hot work notifications are in place and valid before hot work commences.

• The shipyard environment varies from normal office conditions to outdoor work with precipitation, wind, extreme cold, heat, and high humidity. When working inside vessels, environments may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low illumination.
• There are heavy equipment and power tools operating; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements.
• Personnel may work in confined spaces, high platforms, and using mechanical lifts as working platforms.
• The noise level is usually loud in the shipyard and mandatory PPE is required.
• There is potential for falling objects and exposure to moving mechanical parts; PPE…