Firewatch Specialist
Chesapeake, VAFull-time$19–22/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Fire Watch Specialist provides fire watch coverage during hot work and cooldown periods in a ship repair environment. The role also supports setup and cleanup of fire protection equipment, monitors hazards, communicates hot work status, and stops work when conditions are unsafe. It is a full-time, in-person position averaging 48–56 hours per week, with some weekends and extended hours during critical operations.
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Fire Watch Specialist
Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience and performance.
Position Summary:
The Fire Watch Specialist ensures the safe execution of hot work operations by providing vigilant fire watch coverage during work and cooldown periods. While the primary focus is fire watch, the role may include supporting setup and cleanup around hot work as needed. This is a position ideal for someone committed to safety, reliability, and leadership in the ship repair environment.
This position requires maintaining a high level of focus and attention during routine or repetitive conditions. Candidates must be able to stay engaged and uphold safety standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain constant fire watch during all hot work and required cooldown periods
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Monitor work areas for fire hazards and unsafe conditions; enforce immediate corrective action
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Support setup and cleanup of fire protection equipment and barriers when not actively on fire watch
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Communicate clearly with PAI, production, and safety personnel regarding hot work status
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Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions are observed and notify supervision
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Complete all fire watch documentation accurately and maintain records
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Lead by example and mentor others in safe work practices
Qualifications:
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Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to procedures
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Excellent attendance, reliability, and work ethic
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Leadership potential and ability to enforce safe work practices
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Experience in industrial, ship repair, or NAVSEA environments preferred but not required
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Must be able to obtain and maintain access to all area shipyards and naval bases (DBIDS clearance required)
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders/scaffolds, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
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Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
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Comfortable working at heights and around active hot work operations
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Must wear required PPE for extended periods
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Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
Work Schedule & Hours:
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Full-time position, averaging 48–56 hours per week, including some weekends
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Extended hours may be required during critical operations
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Flexibility and reliability are essential
Career Benefits & Growth Opportunities:
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Premium pay well above industry standards ($19–$22/hr)
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Structured training and professional development to advance in safety roles
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Opportunity to grow into leadership positions, including PAI or Safety Inspector roles
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Supportive, safety-focused work environment with long-term stability
Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Health insurance
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Health savings account
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
How this job compares
Set against the 529 open Safety jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19–22/hr
- US median$24–29/hr108 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Safety hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Safety jobs in Virginia and 529 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Safety postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (335 postings).
- Education
- 175 of the 529 open Safety jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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