Fire Preventer Coordinator

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Fire Preventer Coordinator in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on monitoring hot work and suppressing fires, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA and company safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining watch over hot work, extinguishing fires, and keeping work areas free of flammable materials. The position requires Navy facility access, shift work, and a background screen.

Qualifications

• Fire Watch Training Certification including NAVSEA Standard 009-07 (3.3.1).
• A minimum of two years work experience in the ship repair industry.
• Ability to access US government facilities and US Naval Vessels.
• Ability to work assigned shift.
• Pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, flash points and explosive limits for hazardous material used.
• Ability to identify hazardous materials and working conditions and apply proper safety precautions and PPE required for each.
• Qualified to work in confined spaces.
• Qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms where drop may be greater than five (5) feet.
• OSHA 10 hour Maritime certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observes hot work and ensures fires do not start by keeping the area free of flammable materials.
• Extinguishes fires as necessary.
• Cleans ships, piers, dry docks and other working areas using brooms and water hoses.
• Assures fire extinguishers are operational and within reach.

Skills

Fire Watch Training Certification NAV-

Access US Gov facilities

Shift work

Background check & drug screen

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Respirator use

Safety Data Sheets & hazardousMaterial

Hazard materials identification

Confined space work

Fall protection & scaffolds

OSHA 10 Maritime (plus)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Fire Preventer Coordinator

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

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General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Fire Preventer Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Fire Preventer Coordinator. The hours are 5am - 2:45pm.

Security Clearance: No Clearance Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Fire Preventer Coordinator is responsible for maintaining watch over hot work to prevent fires from occurring in accordance with company policies and procedures.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

• Fire Watch Training Certification including NAVSEA Standard 009-07 (3.3.1)
• A minimum of two years work experience in the ship repair industry.
• Ability to access US government facilities and US Naval Vessels
• Ability to work assigned shift
• Pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, flash points and explosive limits for hazardous material used.
• Ability to identify hazardous materials and working conditions and apply proper safety precautions and PPE required for each
• Qualified to work in confined spaces
• Qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms where drop may be greater than five (5) feet
• OSHA 10 hour Maritime certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of weight

Repetitive or prolonged walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, bending, balancing, and lifting. Lifting body weight, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, leaning and seeing (to maintain visual contact with work area), eye/hand/foot coordination. Hearing warning signals, reading and comprehending safety instructions and work planning sequence. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Shop Foreman / General Foreman. This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes hot work and ensures fires do not start by keeping the area free of flammable materials
• Extinguishes fires as necessary
• Cleans ships, piers, dry docks and other working areas using brooms and water hoses.
• Assures fire extinguishers are operational and within reach.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads

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General Dynamics NASSCO designs and builds auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy, as well as oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. The company also provides repair services that assists with the overall readiness of the U.S. Navy.