Firewatch Coordinator (Job ID: 1576)

Colonna's Shipyard

Norfolk, Virginia

$25.79–$34.89 Per Hour

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Job Description

Firewatch Coordinator

The Firewatch Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing all fire watch activities throughout the shipyard to ensure compliance with safety regulations and prevent fire-related incidents during hot work operations, including welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and burning. This role coordinates fire watch personnel, verifies safety requirements are met before, during, and after hot work activities, and serves as a key point of contact between production, safety, and operations teams.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position will require frequent local travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities include:

Supervise Firewatchers as they perform their duties in accordance with Navsea Standard Items 009-007, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1915, NFPA Standard 312, NFPA Standard 51 B.
Establish and maintain good housekeeping in workspaces while not engaged in active hot work.
Ensure designated hot work area is clean and free of combustible materials before hot work commences / inspect Hot Work permits to ensure their completion and accuracy before allowing entry/ Ensure that Hot Work Ticket system/process is fully operational.
Always maintain communication with assigned employees while they are in the confined spaces.
Monitor the combustible source of the hot work to ensure it is not in danger of causing fire.
Maintain spark containment if required.
Monitor the surrounding area to ensure there are no hazardous conditions that could harm the workers performing the hot work.
Confirm all firewatchers have proper certifications and applicable PPE, and are assigned fully operational fire extinguishers.
Coordinate daily production efforts with trade mechanics and safety personnel.
Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience as a Firewatch Coordinator.
Must be able to stand for long hours.
Possess the ability to plan, organize and prioritize well.
Knowledge of shipboard compartment layout to include understanding of adjacent compartments
Ability to review technical and safety documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple authorizations and priorities simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordination with supervisors, ship representatives, and work teams.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a safety-critical environment.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and documentation tracking tools.
Must be an U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous technical training highly preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods
Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
Frequent use of respirator.
Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pay Range: 25.79-34.89

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO).

Numbers & Facts

Location	Norfolk, Virginia
Industry	Marine Mfg & Services
Salary	$25.79–$34.89 Per Hour
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	1875
Website	https://www.colonnaship.com/

About Company

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is located in the historic Berkley section of Norfolk, Virginia and is the oldest continuous family owned and operated private shipyard in the United States. Founded in 1875 by Charles J. Colonna, a 26 year old ship carpenter with limited resources, the early business was limited to pier-side repairs. Within 2 years, Charles had added his first marine railway powered by two horses that had a lift capacity of about 40 tons, and he was off and running. Although over 140 years old, Colonna’s Shipyard continues to maintain its commitment to modernization, making the capital investments necessary for improvements in efficiency and productivity. Today, Colonna’s is a diverse industrial company with extensive capabilities in commercial and government ship repair, machining and large steel fabrication. Colonna’s strength is our employees. We employ the best and the brightest in the shipyard industry and we are proud of all that they do. From welders and ship fitters to government contract specialists, we have the right people in place to make sure the job is completed to the highest standards.

Skills

Brazingunmatched
Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Document Trackingunmatched
Employee Benefitsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Fire Preventionunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Grindingunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Heavy Liftingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)unmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Technical Trainingunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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