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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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