Hole Watch / Fire Watch
Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation · Bessemer, AL · 2 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits starting first of the month following hire date.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in safety or construction-related roles preferred, particularly in confined space work and fire watch duties.
- Knowledge of fire safety protocols and confined space entry regulations.
- Ability to use fire suppression equipment, including fire extinguishers and hoses.
- Ability to operate gas detectors and other safety monitoring tools.
- Basic first aid and CPR certification is preferred.
- Strong awareness of safety protocols and the ability to stay alert and focused for extended periods.
- Good physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods and perform light physical tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to report hazards and incidents clearly and accurately.
- Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, particularly related to confined space entry or fire watch duties.
- Firefighting or emergency response training.
- Experience in industrial environments, especially in areas where welding, cutting, or hot work is performed.
- Physical requirements: Work on industrial job sites, in confined spaces, and potentially in hazardous environments. Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Role And Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous communication with workers inside the confined space and report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately.
- Ensure proper safety procedures are followed before and during entry into confined spaces. Monitor atmospheric conditions, including oxygen levels, flammable gases, and toxic substances, using detection equipment.
- Check that all workers are properly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) and that safety protocols are being followed.
- Be prepared to assist with the safe evacuation of workers in case of an emergency, following emergency procedures and protocols.
- Document and report any incidents, accidents, or near misses to the supervisor or safety manager.
- Complete any required reports as part of the incident investigation process.
- Maintain work area clean and free of potential hazards, such as combustible materials, during hot work and confined space operations.
- Conduct regular checks of the work environment to ensure that all safety systems are operational, including fire suppression and ventilation equipment.