Fire Preventer Coordinator

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Fire Preventer Coordinator for their Fire Preventer Shop in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is responsible for monitoring hot work activities to prevent fires, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to access Navy installations and shipyards by obtaining necessary badges. The hours for this position are 5am - 2:45pm.

Requirements

• Fire Watch Training Certification including NAVSEA Standard 009-07 (3.3.1)
• A minimum of two year’s 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 50lbs
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets, flash points and explosive limits for hazardous material used.
• Ability 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
• 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. . Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 hour Maritime certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains watch over hot work to prevent fires from occurring in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed