Fire Watch/Hole Watch

Zachry Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is hiring a Fire Watch/Hole Watch for a Combined Cycle Power Plant project in Texas. The role focuses on safety, manual tasks, and support to supervision and journeymen on site.

Responsibilities include assisting with moving equipment, standing by for fire safety, climbing structures, rigging, and basic maintenance while adhering to safety rules. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all physical demands.
• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Reliable transportation and able to work 7 days as needed.
• Team oriented and committed to safety.

Responsibilities

• Move equipment, dig, retrieve equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Stand by for fire safety and use fire extinguisher.
• Climb on structures and scaffolding.
• Use rigging and hoisting devices to move materials.
• Conduct basic maintenance such as lubrication and part repair.
• Follow directions from supervisor.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Team player

Communication

Safety rules

Education

Formal/technical education

Job description

Job Description

A Fire watch/ Hole Watch will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed on a Combined Cycle Power Plant including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to meet all physical demands – see below.
• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Position may perform a large range of manual activities including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.
• Use fire extinguisher.
• Climb on to structures and Scaffolding.
• Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come alongs to move equipment / materials into place
• Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
• Follows direction from supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Required Tools

• No tools Required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work with others – team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience on an industrial construction site
• Formal/technical education.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.