Firewatch

Description

The Firewatch/Holewatch is responsible for maintaining safe working conditions in an industrial plant environment by watching for fire and safety hazards during maintenance or construction activities, performing hole watch duties, and assisting craftspeople on the project as directed.

Responsibilities:

•  Watch out for fire and safety hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other employees.
•  Maintain the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit.
•  Keep flammable materials from ignition sources.
•  In the event of a fire, extinguish it immediately or turn a fire alarm on.
•  Call 911 or the emergency alarm number, and/or notify the plant service in case of an emergency.
•  Stop operations if you find any hazardous conditions.
•  Make sure you and other employees are aware of the exact location of firefighting equipment and emergency exits in the immediate area.
•  Maintain constant means of communication.
•  As much as possible, keep visual and voice contact with other employees.
•  Before and during each shift, inspect the entire work area and look for potential safety hazards and potential release of flammable vapors or liquids.
•  Be prepared to operate fire extinguishers, hydrants, fixed monitors, and hose carts anytime.
•  Never leave the job site while the work is being done. If you have to leave, stop the job and notify workers that you are “standing by for”.
•  Perform hole watch duties and ensure the safety of personnel working in confined spaces.
•  When all operations are done, do not leave the work site unless you are sure that there are no hot sparks, burning embers, and other fire hazards. Return all firefighting equipment to their original location.
•  Perform general labor on a construction site as directed.

Requirements

• • Must be safety-oriented and able to follow directions.
• • Must be self-motivated.
• • Authorized to work in the United States.
• • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods without assistance.
• • Must be able to climb several flights of stairs without assistance.
• • Must be able to carry 25 lbs without assistance.
• • Must have previous experience in fire watch and hole watch duties.