Position: Fire Watch
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Newport News, VA (Huntington Ingalls Shipyard)

*******Veteran
Friendly Employer******

JOB DESCRIPTION &
RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for
watching out for fire hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other
employees. Keep flammable materials from ignition sources.

· Able to read and write
effectively

· Proper Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).

· Keep track of time
locations and fire bottles assigned

· Keep track of fire
extinguishers daily

· Watch out for fire
hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other employees

· Keep flammable
materials from ignition sources.

· In the event of fire,
extinguish it immediately or turn a fire alarm on

· Able to work in
confined spaces

· Performs fire
prevention activities during hot work operations.

· Performs other duties
as assigned.

· Must be able to
fulfill job requirements as directed by Foreman & Firewatch Coordinator.

· Must be able to work
for 8 to 12 hours per day

· Must be able to work
up to 5-7 days a week

Physical Job Demands

· Moderate physical
effort required, including standing for extended periods.

· Continuous mental
and visual attention required.

· Subject to random
drug and alcohol testing

· Lift heavy objects
(50-60+/- lbs.)

Background

Background check
7-years of past employment history

Must pass a drug
screening

Required physical and
respirator fit testing

Experience

2 years or more in
some capacity of Fire Watch general labor experience specifically with
shipboard experience within shipyard environment. In possession or able to
obtain fire watch certification

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Security clearance not
required

Education

· High School or
equivalent

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, vision insurance
• Company paid life and accidental insurance
• Offer additional voluntary life/disability group insurance
• Legal Resource benefit
• Matching Retirement Plan

************Attractive compensation with experience*********************

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.

V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified Employer for Commonwealth of Virginia