Fire Preventer Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Fire Preventer Coordinator is responsible for maintaining watch over hot work to prevent fires from occurring in accordance with company policies and procedures.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

• Fire Watch Training Certification including NAVSEA Standard 009-07 (3.3.1)
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in the ship repair industry
• Ability to access US government facilities and US Naval Vessels
• Ability to work assigned shift
• Pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear a respirator
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, flash points and explosive limits for hazardous material used
• Able to identify hazardous materials and working conditions and apply proper safety precautions and PPE required for each
• Qualified to work in confined spaces
• Qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms where drop may be greater than five (5) feet
• OSHA 10 hour Maritime certification is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of weight
• Repetitive or prolonged walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, bending, balancing, and lifting
• Lifting body weight, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, leaning and seeing (to maintain visual contact with work area)
• Eye/hand/foot coordination
• Hearing warning signals, reading and comprehending safety instructions and work planning sequence
• Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships
• Maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Shop Foreman / General Foreman. This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes hot work and ensures fires do not start by keeping the area free of flammable materials
• Extinguishes fires as necessary
• Cleans ships, piers, dry docks and other working areas using brooms and water hoses
• Assures fire extinguishers are operational and within reach

Company Information

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

Location

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Accommodation Requests

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Nearest Major Market

Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads