Fire Watch (AUS BK TT)

We perform installation rigging millwrighting and maintenance for manufacturing and industrial markets across the Southeast.

Southern Industrial is looking for Fire Watch for a project in Oklahoma City OK. Hired candidates will be considered for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3-months.

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Performs any combination of following duties to assist in prevention of fires extinguishing of incipient stage fires contacting emergency help when necessary and other fire watch duties as needed.

• Ensure that the fire watch permit is filled out properly and has all required signatures in place prior to work starting.
• Contact emergency help as needed through the use of alarms radio contact telephone etc.
• Be able to direct employees and other personnel out of affected hot work areas.
• Be able to use fire extinguisher on incipient stage fires.
• Inspection of fire extinguishers for proper charge current inspection tag condition etc.
• Monitor affected area for a minimum of 30 minutes after all hot work is completed.
• Conduct a final inspection of entire area prior to leaving.
• Perform housekeeping duties in affected area to assist with reduction of fire hazards in immediate work area. NOTE: This can only be done if fire watch personnel are able to perform all other duties required of them.
• Detect recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Significant travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Conditions include working in office shop busy traffic areas warehouses and undeveloped properties with frequent exposure to dirt dust grease oil vibrations and adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to safely access all areas of property buildings structures wharves rooftops and other elevated positions as well as confined spaces.
• Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds.
• Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position.
• Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time bending consistently working in confined spaces with limited access on ladders in personnel lifts in workboats and working in awkward body positions.

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