Secret-Cleared Fire Watch Specialist - Shipyard

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking Fire Preventers to support Navy ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in the Hampton Roads area. This role monitors hot work operations, identifies fire hazards, maintains fire prevention equipment, and helps ensure a safe work environment aboard vessels and in shipyard facilities.

Candidates must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to work in a fast-paced shipyard environment; experience as Fire Preventer or Fire Watch

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience as Fire Preventer/Fire Watch or in shipyard safety preferred.
• Ability to identify and eliminate potential fire hazards.
• Attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and other hot work operations.
• Conduct fire watch and fire prevention inspections before, during, and after hot work activities.
• Identify and eliminate potential fire hazards within assigned work areas.
• Maintain fire extinguishers and other fire prevention equipment in a ready state.
• Monitor surrounding compartments and adjacent spaces for sparks, smoke, heat transfer, or other hazards.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.
• Complete required fire watch logs, permits, and documentation.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to supervision immediately.
• Assist during emergency situations and support site safety efforts as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, safety personnel, and production teams.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Independent work

Attendance reliability

Education

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

CPR / First Aid Certification

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking Fire Preventers to support Navy ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in the Hampton Roads area. This role monitors hot work operations, identifies fire hazards, maintains fire prevention equipment, and helps ensure a safe work environment aboard vessels and in shipyard facilities.

Candidates must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to work in a fast-paced shipyard environment; experience as Fire Preventer or Fire Watch