Firewatch - Decatur, AL

Turner Industries•Decatur, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Firewatch join our Team in the Decatur, AL area. The Firewatch will be responsible for contacting employees on the job and shutting down all equipment (welding machines, etc.) and directing the employees to the correct evacuation route in the case of a gas or chemical spill.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Must have completed company specific qualification training for Firewatch/Holewatch
Must be able to operate a plant radio to call Plant Operations and the Foreman in case of an emergency
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Contacting employees on the job and shutting down all equipment (welding machines, etc.)
Directing the employees to the correct evacuation route in the case of a gas or chemical spill
Stays awake and alert at all times
Knows what is going on in the area and on the job
Stays in constant contact with the people doing the work
Knows where the nearest fire extinguisher is located and how to use it
Knows where the emergency/safety equipment is located and how to use it
Knows where the welding machines in use are located on the job and how to turn them off if neccessary
Knows where the oxygen and acetylene bottles are located and how to turn them off if neccessary
Keeps the area clean at all times
Never leaves a job unattended
Properly relieved before leaving a job
Knows who and how to contact in case of an emergency on a job
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction