Job summary
Key skills required for this role
Fire Watch Personnel, Hot Work Areas,
Important
Firewatcher, Risk Reduction, UK Accredited Firewatcher Course
Job description
Our client, a prominent player in the energy, nuclear, and oil & gas sectors, is currently seeking two Fire Watchers to join their team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing vigilant surveillance to eliminate or reduce the potential for fires, particularly on projects involving hot work such as welding.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Watching out for fire hazards in the workplace while hot work is accomplished by other employees
2. Maintaining conditions and requirements stated on the hot work permit
3. Keeping flammable materials away from ignition sources
4. Acting promptly in the event of fire by extinguishing it or activating a fire alarm
5. Calling the emergency alarm number
6. Ensuring knowledge of the exact location of firefighting equipment in the immediate area
7. Maintaining constant means of communication
8. Keeping visual and voice contact with other employees as much as possible
9. Inspecting the entire work area for potential risks before and during each shift
10. Being prepared to operate fire extinguishers if trained to do so
11. Never leaving the job site while work is being done, or notifying workers to stop the job if a leave is necessary
Job Requirements:
Educational Background:
12. UK Accredited Firewatcher Course
13. ECITB CCNSG 2 Day Safety Passport
Desirable:
14. NVQ Level 2 in Construction Operations - Skilled Worker
Work Schedule:
15. 10 days on, 4 days off
16. 10 hour days
17. Share
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