Firewatch-Red Badge Position Available In York, Maine

Firewatch-Red Badge

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC 1

Walker Street, Kittery, ME 03904 •This position is located in Kittery, ME (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard) •Job description We are seeking a skilled Fire Watch with Security Clearance to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various carpentry techniques and be proficient in using both hand and power tools. This role involves working on diverse marine coatings projects, including commercial builds, where you will be responsible for framing, cabinet installation, and other carpentry tasks. A keen eye for detail and the ability to read schematics are essential for ensuring high-quality workmanship. Responsibilities Prepare work sites for work: identify work location, string welding leads/hose, stage fire extinguishers, tie/tape-up fire retarding blankets, remove burnable debris left by another trade, and identify equipment/services that shall be moved to avoid damage, locate ventilation lines and install metal preheating devices.

Fire watch:

receive brief from Hot Work Operator, observe hot work operations, be prepared to prevent a fire from occurring and/or sound a general alarm if danger presents. Once welding is complete, the worker will monitor components to ensure there is no flare up, then may be tasked to de-stage the area, restoring it to the way it was prior to hot work and clean up the area prior to turning space over to waiting trades. Individual fire watch shall stay alert and not engage in any other activity or work during the hot work operation. Prior to starting hot work, the fire watch shall identify closest CASCON fire alarm pull station. Shall stop work and attempt to extinguish any fire that develops from hot work. If fire cannot be extinguished, the fire watch will shout for help and activate alarm

Laboring:

The contractor’s workers may be required to perform nonskilled tasks (e.g., act as helping hands, perform tasks which do not require special trade training) to support accomplishment of work performed by other trades to ensure hot work operations execute on schedule. Requirements Must Have Security Clearance Each Contractor employee shall have at least at least two (2) year’s general experience in a heavy industrial work environment such as ship building, power plant construction, commercial building construction or bridge experience preparing hot work sites, anticipating hazards and covering-up areas/components to contain sparks/slag.