Firewatch at MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC – SUFFOLK, Virginia

Firewatch - YELLOW BADGE

LOCATION: MSC

We are seeking a skilled Fire Watch with TWIC credentials to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background Fire Watch techniques and be proficient in using both hand and power tools. This role involves working on diverse marine hot work projects, including commercial builds, where you will be responsible for observing framing, cabinet installation, and other carpentry tasks. A keen eye for detail and the ability to read schematics are essential for ensuring high-quality workmanship.

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.
• Once welding is complete, the worker will monitor components to ensure there is no flare up, then may be tasked to de-stage the area, restoring it to the way it was prior to hot work and clean up the area prior to turning space over to waiting trades.
• Individual fire watch shall stay alert and not engage in any other activity or work during the hot work operation.
• Laboring: The contractor’s workers may be required to perform nonskilled tasks (e.g., act as helping hands, perform tasks which do not require special trade training) to support accomplishment of work performed by other trades to ensure hot work operations execute on schedule.

Requirements

• Must Have TWIC experience preparing hot work sites, anticipating hazards and covering-up areas/components to contain sparks/slag.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with Mills. Benefits are subject to employment eligibility.

Benefits: Full-time employment

• Paid accrued vacation time.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life and accidental insurance with Supplemental Coverage Option as well

• Legal Resource benefit

• 401K Plan

• 11 Company Paid Holidays

Mills Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mills Marine is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.