Firewatch Patrol - Skagit/Island/Whatcom LaborMax Staffing

Firewatch Patrol

Anacortes  WA

Mon-Fri / Day Shift / Overtime Available

Seasonal/Project-Based with Temp-to-Hire Potential for the right candidate

$20-$24/hr DOE

Job Summary:

We are looking for experienced Firewatch safety professionals for the upcoming vessel maintenance schedule in Anacortes. This position is also open to candidates with previous shipyard/marine, construction, and general industrial experience who can easily and quickly adapt to training and apply on the job immediately. Firewatch Patrol employees are responsible for continuously observing hot work activity for the detection of, and response to, fires before, during, and after hot work operations both on vessels and shore. Firewatch professionals must be alert, undistracted, cautious, communicative, and able to perform under pressure. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect the entire work area to look for the presence of flammable and combustible items, liquids, or gasses before, during, and at the end of each shift.
• Monitor surveillance equipment, learn and understand vessel alarm systems and facility alarm systems.
• Communicate and review previous hot work completed for the day with necessary personnel at the end of shifts.
• Understand how and when to operate fire-extinguishing equipment, and how and when alert the First Responders in the event of a fire.
• Develop detailed activities reports pertaining to shift activities, communicating via written communication as well as verbal communication with supervisors, managers, & other applicable personnel.
• Think clearly and logically, remain calm, use good judgment, and make rapid and logical decisions in emergencies. 
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety training.
• Stay onsite until formally relieved of duties.

Additionally:

• Must be physically fit to complete all required tasks 
• Be on your feet for the full shift
• Be able to wear half face respirators
• Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead
• Be easy to work with and around (able to work on a team)
• Be self-disciplined (able to work alone)
• Ability to stay focused for the full duration of the shift
• Follow all safety instructions and wear PPE correctly

• Positive attitudes
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to attendance and reliability
• Have reliable transportation
• Available weekends and some holidays as needed

Work Environment:

This position requires a lot of outdoor time with exposure to moderate to loud noise levels, metal debris and all types of weather conditions. Candidates must be able to actively remove distraction and stay focused during the duration of their shifts. Must be able & willing to work in all conditions excluding severe weather. 

Minimum Requirements: Entry Level Position - Forklift Operation Exp a PLUS

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent is strongly preferred

How to Apply for this Position

This job starts in about 3-4 weeks, so we are hiring candidates now to prepare for the upcoming need. We have open General Labor positions at the same shipyard for the same contract that starts in a week or so that we can add you to until this position need starts if you are wanting.
Otherwise, ff you are interested in this position please submit your application here. You will receive a confirmation email with next steps. 

LaborMax Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.