Firewatch - Shipyard Safety Specialist (Full-Time)

Mills Marine & Ship Repair Llc; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid vacation accrual

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and accidental death

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹ch

Job summary

Mills Marine & Ship Repair Llc in Kittery, ME is seeking a Fire Watch to maintain a safe work environment during hot work operations. You will identify hazards, prevent ignition of flammable materials, and respond to emergencies in a shipyard setting.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts, with potential overtime and occasional heavy labor tasks to support other trades.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write effectively.
• 2 years general experience in heavy industrial work
• 3 months experience fire watch for hot work operations in a heavy industrial work environment
• Ability to have or maintain a security clearance for work in controlled areas of a federally controlled environment
• Ability to work and arrive to work consistently
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 6 months of Fire Watch, general labor, or related shipyard experience, preferably in a shipboard environment
• Fire Watch Certification, or the ability to obtain certification
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work sites for work: identify work location, string welding leads/hose, stage fire extinguishers, tie/tape-up fire retarding blankets, remove burnable debris left by another trade, and identify equipment/services that shall be moved to avoid damage, locate ventilation lines and install metal preheating devices.
• Fire watch: observe hot work operations and prevent a fire or sound alarm if danger presents.
• Monitor and de-stage after welding to restore area to its prior state and clean up.
• Individual fire watch shall stay alert and not engage in other activities during hot work.
• Identify CASCON fire alarm pull station before starting hot work and respond to fires.
• Laboring tasks to support other trades to ensure schedule adherence.
• Monitor hot work areas for fire hazards and unsafe conditions and prevent ignition of materials.
• Maintain accountability for fire extinguishers and fire watch locations and inspect daily.
• Respond immediately to fire incidents using suppression equipment or alarms.
• Perform fire prevention duties throughout hot work operations.
• Work safely in confined spaces as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by Foreman or Fire Watch Coordinator.

Skills

Reading & writing

Heavy industrial work

Fire watch experience

Security clearance ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mills Marine & Ship Repair Llc in Kittery, ME is seeking a Fire Watch to maintain a safe work environment during hot work operations. You will identify hazards, prevent ignition of flammable materials, and respond to emergencies in a shipyard setting.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts, with potential overtime and occasional heavy labor tasks to support other trades.