Firewatch - (100560)

POSITION: Firewatch

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance / Site Safety EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FTC on Rolls / Work Visa DUTY HOURS: 8 Hours per Day | 6 Days per Week LOCATION: As per Project / Site Requirement SALARY: As per Company Policy

JOB SUMMARY The Firewatch is responsible for monitoring hot work and high-risk maintenance activities to prevent fire hazards and ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe working environment during welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and other hot work activities across industrial sites.

Requirements: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Firewatch & Hot Work Monitoring • Monitor hot work activities such as welding, gas cutting, grinding, and brazing to prevent fire incidents. • Ensure firewatch presence is maintained throughout the duration of hot work and during the cooling period after completion. • Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions or fire risks are identified.

Fire Prevention & Safety Control • Identify potential fire hazards and ensure preventive measures are implemented before work starts. • Ensure fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hoses, and other firefighting equipment are available, functional, and correctly positioned. • Maintain continuous vigilance to detect sparks, heat sources, or flammable materials.

Permit-to-Work & Compliance • Ensure hot work activities are conducted strictly as per approved Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). • Verify that all safety requirements mentioned in permits are complied with at site. • Coordinate with supervisors and safety teams to ensure permit conditions are maintained.

Emergency Response • Respond immediately to fire alarms, sparks, or emergency situations within the work area. • Use firefighting equipment effectively to control small fires until emergency response teams arrive. • Raise alarms and communicate promptly during emergencies.

Inspection & Reporting • Conduct site inspections before, during, and after hot work activities. • Maintain records of firewatch duties, inspections, and observations. • Report near misses, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and incidents to supervisors and safety personnel.

Safety Training & Team Coordination • Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and fire safety drills. • Coordinate with maintenance teams, supervisors, and safety officers to ensure safe execution of work. • Promote a strong safety culture at site through proactive fire prevention.

QUALIFICATION • High School Certificate or equivalent. • Fire Safety / Firewatch Certification is preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • High level of alertness and observation skills • Good understanding of fire safety equipment and emergency procedures • Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations • Good communication and coordination skills • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork