Firewatch Laborer

Firewatch Position

A Firewatch is a person assigned to observe ongoing hot work to identify and react to hazards. A Firewatch is necessary at any time where hot work is performed in locations where a fire greater than a minor one might develop. Before hot work begins, written permission, like a hot work permit, must be issued. Inspect the work area for any sources of fuel, such as trash, rags and flammable materials and liquids. This applies to lower decks or levels where sparks or slag could fall.

Responsibilities :

• Having fire extinguishing equipment readily available
• Ability to use a fire hose if needed
• Know how to sound an alarm in the event of a fire
• Monitor for fires in all exposed areas, including lower decks or levels
• Attempt to extinguish the fire only within the capacity of available equipment, if not sound the alarm
• Monitor hot work area for at least half an hour after hot work operations stop
• The Firewatch cannot have any other duties while monitoring the hot work
• Continuous surveillance must be maintained throughout the course of the hot work, including a 30-minute cool down period after hot work concludes

Benefits :

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.