Firewatch/Holewatch

Company: Gulf Island Fabrication
Location: Port Arthur
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:
Main Purpose:The Firewatch/Holewatch continuously monitors the workplace area for fire hazards while work is performed by other employees.
Essential Functions:

• Continuously monitor the workplace for fire 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 fire, extinguish it immediately or turn a fire alarm on
• Call 911 or the emergency alarm number
• Stop operations if you find any hazardous condition
• Confirm that you and other employees are aware of the exact location of firefighting equipment in the immediate area
• Maintain constant means of communication
• Keep visual and voice contact with other employees, as much as possible
• Before and during each shift, inspect the entire work area and look for 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. Conversely if you must leave, stop the job and notify workers that you are "standing-by-for"
• When all operations are done, do not leave the worksite unless you're sure that there are no hot sparks, burning embers and other fire hazards. Return all firefighting equipment to their original location
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
  
  Benefits Offered:
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Requirements:
    Physical Requirements:
    • Standing
    • Walking
    • Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
    • Pushing and Pulling
    • Reaching, forward and overhead
    • Climbing
    • Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
    • Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 poundsJob Requirements:
      • Ability to work at heights
      • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
      • Must be able to pass a background checkDesirable Experience, Education, and Training:
        • Highschool diploma or GEDTools, Equipment, and Technology:
          • Fire extinguishers, PPE, and other fire safety and general safety equipmentEnvironmental Conditions:80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)
            Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
            Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.
            
            
            
            
            
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Keywords: Gulf Island Fabrication, Port Arthur , Firewatch/Holewatch, Other , Port Arthur, Texas