Firewatch - (100560)

Job Description

POSITION: Firewatch

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance / Site Safety
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FTC on Rolls / Work Visa
DUTY HOURS: 8 Hours per Day | 6 Days per Week
LOCATION: As per Project / Site Requirement
SALARY: As per Company Policy

JOB SUMMARY
The Firewatch is responsible for monitoring hot work and high-risk maintenance activities to prevent fire hazards and ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe working environment during welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and other hot work activities across industrial sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Firewatch & Hot Work Monitoring
   * Monitor hot work activities such as welding, gas cutting, grinding, and brazing to prevent fire incidents.
   * Ensure firewatch presence is maintained throughout the duration of hot work and during the cooling period after completion.
   * Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions or fire risks are identified.

   
   
   

2. Fire Prevention & Safety Control
   * Identify potential fire hazards and ensure preventive measures are implemented before work starts.
   * Ensure fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hoses, and other firefighting equipment are available, functional, and correctly positioned.
   * Maintain continuous vigilance to detect sparks, heat sources, or flammable materials.

   
   
   

3. Permit-to-Work & Compliance
   * Ensure hot work activities are conducted strictly as per approved Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
   * Verify that all safety requirements mentioned in permits are complied with at site.
   * Coordinate with supervisors and safety teams to ensure permit conditions are maintained.

   
   
   

4. Emergency Response
   * Respond immediately to fire alarms, sparks, or emergency situations within the work area.
   * Use firefighting equipment effectively to control small fires until emergency response teams arrive.
   * Raise alarms and communicate promptly during emergencies.

   
   
   

5. Inspection & Reporting
   * Conduct site inspections before, during, and after hot work activities.
   * Maintain records of firewatch duties, inspections, and observations.
   * Report near misses, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and incidents to supervisors and safety personnel.

   
   
   

6. Safety Training & Team Coordination
   * Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and fire safety drills.
   * Coordinate with maintenance teams, supervisors, and safety officers to ensure safe execution of work.
   * Promote a strong safety culture at site through proactive fire prevention.
   
   QUALIFICATION
   * High School Certificate or equivalent.
   * Fire Safety / Firewatch Certification is preferred.
   

   
   
   

   SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
   * High level of alertness and observation skills
   * Good understanding of fire safety equipment and emergency procedures
   * Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
   * Good communication and coordination skills
   * Strong commitment to safety and teamwork