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Firewatch - (100560)

  • On-site
    • Jeddah, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
  • Oil & Gas

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Firewatch or in industrial safety roles.
• Experience in industrial, maintenance, petrochemical, oil & gas, or power plant environments preferred.

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

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.

Job 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

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