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.

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.

  
  QUALIFICATION
  

  • High School Certificate or equivalent.
  • Fire Safety / Firewatch Certification is preferred.
  
  SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  

  • High level of alertness and observation skills
  • Good understanding of fire safety equipment and emergency procedures
  • Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
  • Good communication and coordination skills
  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork