Fire Safety Coordinator – Shipyard

Nassco; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Fire Preventer Coordinator to oversee hot work and prevent fires in accordance with company policies. The position operates from 5:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

and requires safety compliance and watch over hot work. The role involves inspecting for hazards, extinguishing fires as needed, keeping areas clear of flammables, and ensuring fire extinguishers are ready.

Qualifications

• Fire Watch Training Certification including NAVSEA Standard 009-07 (3.3.1)
• A minimum of two year’s 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.

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Fire Preventer Coordinator to oversee hot work and prevent fires in accordance with company policies. The position operates from 5:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

and requires safety compliance and watch over hot work. The role involves inspecting for hazards, extinguishing fires as needed, keeping areas clear of flammables, and ensuring fire extinguishers are ready.