Fire Watch Technician – On-Site Industrial Safety

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Fire Watch for a project in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Successful candidates will meet safety requirements and help prevent fires during hot work.

The role requires vigilance, proper PPE use, and prompt hazard reporting. Travel may be required; on-site work environments include industrial settings with exposure to varying conditions. Competitive pay and benefits apply after a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Performs any combination of following duties to assist in prevention of fires, extinguishing of incipient stage fires, contacting emergency help when necessary and other fire watch duties as needed.
• Ensure that the fire watch permit is filled out properly and has all required signatures in place prior to work starting.
• Contact emergency help as needed through the use of alarms, radio contact, telephone, etc.
• Be able to direct employees and other personnel out of affected hot work areas.
• Be able to use fire extinguisher on incipient stage fires.
• Inspection of fire extinguishers for proper charge, current inspection tag, condition, etc.
• Monitor affected area for a minimum of 30 minutes after all hot work is completed.
• Conduct a final inspection of entire area prior to leaving.
• Perform housekeeping duties in affected area to assist with reduction of fire hazards in immediate work area. NOTE: This can only be done if fire watch personnel are able to perform all other duties required of them.
• Detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Significant travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Fire Watch for a project in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Successful candidates will meet safety requirements and help prevent fires during hot work.

The role requires vigilance, proper PPE use, and prompt hazard reporting. Travel may be required; on-site work environments include industrial settings with exposure to varying conditions. Competitive pay and benefits apply after a probationary period.