Job Description

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

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.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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