Firewatch - (100560)

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.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES; 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.; 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.; 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.; 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.; 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.; 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.