Firewatch Austin Industrial (Franklin, VA)

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance construction and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us visit perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or for monitoring work areas to prevent fire hazards ensuring safety protocols are followed and responding quickly to any fire-related incidents. May assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol constantly to watch areas of work
• Have an understanding of safety procedures and how to implement them
• Maintain safety features such as fire extinguishers and alarms as stated in the safety permit
• Survey the workspace for any potential risks or leaks before during and after the workday
• Prepare to operate fire extinguishers water hydrants and hoses
• Remain vigilant on-site whenever employees are doing work
• Keep a record of any risks and solutions
• Contact and inform emergency personnel as soon as any issues arise
• Report and map any signs of smoke
• Clean and repair fire towers when necessary
• Make sure that all lookout equipment is operational
• Clean up any litter and other waste when spotted on the grounds
• Investigate small smoke trails
• Inform visitors of all fire safety policies
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education: no minimum education requirements.

Certification/License: A Valid Drivers License

Experience: 6 months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit stand walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl reach and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds working at elevations on uneven surfaces or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual hearing communication and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read comprehend and follow safety procedures work instructions and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions temperature extremes noise dust fumes moving equipment vibration and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer site regulatory medical and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety quality and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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