Shipyard Fire Watch Specialist — Safety‑Focused, 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

Paid vacation accrual

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life and accidental death

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Full-time, long-term employment

Job summary

Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC is seeking a Fire Watch to ensure safety during hot work on our ship repair projects in Kittery, ME. The role focuses on preventing ignition, identifying hazards, and responding swiftly to emergencies.

Responsibilities include preparing sites, monitoring welding operations, and maintaining extinguishers and alarm procedures. Candidates should have 2+ years in heavy industrial work and relevant Fire Watch certification or the ability to obtain it.

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
• 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 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: receive brief from Hot Work Operator, observe hot work operations, be prepared to prevent a fire from occurring and/or sound a general alarm if danger presents.
• Monitor components after welding to ensure no flare ups and de-stage/clean up area as needed.
• Identify closest CASCON fire alarm pull station and stop work if necessary; extinguish fires or alert others as required.
• Laboring: perform nonskilled tasks to support other trades and ensure hot work operations stay on schedule.
• Monitor hot work areas for fire hazards and unsafe conditions; prevent ignition of flammable materials.
• Maintain accountability for extinguishers and fire watch locations; inspect extinguishers daily.
• Respond to fire incidents with appropriate suppression equipment or alarm activation.
• Follow safety procedures, company policies, and supervisor instructions; complete duties as assigned by Foreman or Fire Watch Coordinator.

Skills

Read and write effectively

Heavy industrial work experience

Fire watch experience

Security clearance

PPE compliance

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire Watch Certification or ability to obtain

Job description

Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC is seeking a Fire Watch to ensure safety during hot work on our ship repair projects in Kittery, ME. The role focuses on preventing ignition, identifying hazards, and responding swiftly to emergencies.

Responsibilities include preparing sites, monitoring welding operations, and maintaining extinguishers and alarm procedures. Candidates should have 2+ years in heavy industrial work and relevant Fire Watch certification or the ability to obtain it.