Offshore Fire Watch

Bronco Energy Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronco Energy Services is seeking an Offshore Fire Watch with 1+ year experience to monitor hot work for fire safety in the Gulf of Mexico region. The role emphasizes vigilance, prompt emergency response, and strict hazard recognition.

Responsibilities include pre-work inspections, maintaining fire equipment readiness, post-work monitoring, and clear communication with operators. The position requires ability to stand in challenging environments and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years as an Offshore Fire Watch REQUIRED.
• Vigilance in monitoring hot work areas for sparks and fires.
• Emergency response: ability to use fire extinguishing equipment and initiate alarms.
• Hazard recognition: identify hazards and monitor atmospheres for flammable gases.
• Communication: clearly report hazards to supervisors and coordinate with workers.
• Physical fitness: able to stand long periods in confined or high‑pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Surveillance: watch for sparks, smoldering materials, or flames with focus on fire safety during hot work.
• Pre-Work Inspection: inspect area before work to identify hazards and remove or shield flammable materials.
• Fire Equipment Preparedness: keep fire extinguishers or hoses accessible and know how to operate them.
• Post-Work Monitoring: stay in area at least 30 minutes after hot work ends to check for delayed fires.
• Emergency Response: attempt to extinguish incipient fires and trigger alarm if needed.
• Communication & Authority: maintain clear communication with hot work operators and stop work if hazard detected.
• Documentation: log hot work details when required, including times, locations, and safety checks.

Job description

Position: Fire Watch

Experience: 1+ years as an Offshore Fire Watch REQUIRED

About Bronco Energy Services

Integrated Support Solutions for the Gulf of Mexico

Bronco Energy aggressively provides innovative, integrated, land and marine based support services to client operators in the Gulf of Mexico. We are uniquely positioned to provide the people, ideas, equipment, and facilities to carry out an organized plan for exploration and production activities, literally " from the cradle to grave." The core of Bronco Energy is its skilled craftsmen and experienced supervisors who have proven their ability to perform high quality work and deliver it on time.

Job Responsibilities

• Continuous Surveillance: Actively watch for sparks, smoldering materials, or flames, focusing solely on fire safety during hot work.
• Pre-Work Inspection: Inspect the area before work begins to identify hazards and ensure flammable materials are removed or shielded.
• Fire Equipment Preparedness: Maintain immediate access to fire extinguishers or fire hoses and know how to use them.
• Post-Work Monitoring: Remain in the area for at least 30 minutes after hot work ends to watch for delayed fires.
• Emergency Response: Attempt to extinguish incipient-stage fires and, if necessary, activate the alarm to initiate emergency procedures.
• Communication & Authority: Maintain clear communication with hot work operators and have the authority to stop work immediately if a fire hazard is detected.
• Documentation: Log, when required, the details of hot work, including times, locations, and safety checks.

Skills & Experience

• Vigilance: Constant observation of hot work (welding, cutting) areas for sparks and smoldering fires.
• Emergency Response: Ability to use fire extinguishing equipment, initiate site-specific emergency protocols, and sound alarms.
• Hazard Recognition: Identifying potential hazards and monitoring atmosphere for flammable gas (using detectors).
• Communication: Clearly communicating with workers and reporting hazards to supervisors.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for long periods and work in confined or high-pressure environments.