FIREWATCH COORDINATOR

JOB TITLE

FIREWATCH COORDINATOR

LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

EXEMPTION TYPE

Non-Exempt

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

To facilitate and exercise the daily activities of firewatchers according to the company's policy.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Correctly fill out proper list to check in and out fire bottles and/or vest

2. Maintain bottles and vest and track repaired bottles

3. Perform hourly walk through of ships to ensure firewatchers are on station and have on proper gear.

4. Notify P/M's and supervisors of any and all incidents.

5. Identify any fire, life or property hazard

6. Maintain constant vigilance while welders are working to prevent fire.

7. Provide general housekeeping duties such as the removal of industrial debris such as sheet metal, steel plate, structured shapes, piping, cable ends, nut and bolts, spent welding wire, hardware and/or trash.

8. Perform incidental administrative duties such as writing reports of activities and irregularities and other related functions

9. Become familiar with the site's evacuation routines and alarms

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED; or over 6 months related experience and/or training; or combination of both.

2. Ability to gain access to military installations.

3. Must pass a drug test and background check.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.

2. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places. During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

• Hard Hat
• Ear Plugs or Attenuator
• Safety Shoes
• Dust mask or Respirator
• Gloves

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet