Fire Watch (COLA CFAB EF)

EMCOR Group

Atlanta, GAFull-timePosted 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

Atlanta, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Atlanta, GA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Southern Industrial is seeking a Fire Watch for a project in Atlanta, Georgia. The role supports fire prevention during hot work by monitoring affected areas, responding to incipient fires, and contacting emergency help when needed. Duties also include checking fire extinguishers, directing personnel away from affected areas, and conducting post-work inspections. Significant travel may be required. Benefits and paid time off may be available after three months.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fire WatchFire Extinguisher UseEmergency ResponseHazard DetectionLift 50 PoundsProlonged StandingConfined Space WorkPPE UseEquipment Operation

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

About Us

We perform installation, rigging, millwrighting, and maintenance for manufacturing and industrial markets across the Southeast.

Job Summary

Southern Industrial is looking forFire Watchfor a project in Atlanta, GA.Hired candidates will be considered for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3-months.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs any combination of following duties to assist in prevention of fires, extinguishing of incipient stage fires, contacting emergency help when necessary and other fire watch duties as needed.

Ensure that the fire watch permit is filled out properly and has all required signatures in place prior to work starting.
Contact emergency help as needed through the use of alarms, radio contact, telephone, etc.
Be able to direct employees and other personnel out of affected hot work areas.
Be able to use fire extinguisher on incipient stage fires.
Inspection of fire extinguishers for proper charge, current inspection tag, condition, etc.
Monitor affected area for a minimum of 30 minutes after all hot work is completed.
Conduct a final inspection of entire area prior to leaving.
Perform housekeeping duties in affected area to assist with reduction of fire hazards in immediate work area. NOTE: This can only be done if fire watch personnel are able to perform all other duties required of them.
Detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
Regular attendance is required.
Significant travel may be required.
Performs other duties as required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to safely access all areas of property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops and other elevated positions, as well as, confined spaces.
Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds.
Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position.
Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools.
Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.

Work Environment

Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=125239&hashed=-2094597515) .

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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Job Locations US-GA-Atlanta

ID 2026-53074

Company Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.

Category Operations Services

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date (10/7/2026 11:31 AM)