Fire Preventer Coordinator – 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks a Fire Preventer Coordinator for the 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm shift. The role focuses on overseeing hot work to prevent fires, ensuring safe operations in ship repair environments and compliance with safety procedures at a busy Norfolk facility.

You will monitor hazards, wear respirators, and adhere to NAVSEA and OSHA standards while supporting the shipyard’s safety program and daily operations.

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

NAVSEA 009-07

Background check

Drug screen

50 lbs lift

Respirator use

Hazardous materials awareness

OSHA 10 Maritime

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks a Fire Preventer Coordinator for the 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm shift. The role focuses on overseeing hot work to prevent fires, ensuring safe operations in ship repair environments and compliance with safety procedures at a busy Norfolk facility.

You will monitor hazards, wear respirators, and adhere to NAVSEA and OSHA standards while supporting the shipyard’s safety program and daily operations.