Labor One is seeking Fire Watch / Tank Watch (Red Badge)
The Fire Watch / Tank Watch Specialist ensures the safety of personnel and equipment during hot work, confined space, and preservation operations aboard U.S. Navy vessels and associated facilities.This position provides continuous monitoring of fire and confined-space hazards, enforces all NAVSEA, OSHA, and AMP United safety procedures, and maintains compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-07 and 009-74, as well as 29 CFR 1915 Subpart P (Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment).
Strong situational awareness and ability to remain focused for extended periods.
Effective verbal communication with supervisors and entrants via radio or direct voice.
Ability to enforce safety boundaries and take decisive action in emergency conditions.
Accurate documentation and attention to detail when completing watch logs and checklists.
Understanding of Navy ship compartments, labeling, and restricted-area protocols.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain continuous watch at designated hot work or confined space locations for the full duration of the operation.
Verify that Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry Permits, and Gas-Free Certificates are valid, current, and posted.
Ensure that all required atmospheric testing has been performed and documented by a Shipyard Competent Person or Marine Chemist prior to entry and at required intervals.
Monitor atmospheric conditions and ensure proper ventilation and lighting are established and maintained throughout the job.
Control access to assigned areas, ensuring only authorized personnel enter the workspace.
Remain alert for signs of fire, smoke, fumes, or unsafe atmospheric changes; immediately stop work and notify supervision if unsafe conditions occur.
Know how to operate and inspect fire extinguishers; identify and use the correct extinguishing agent for each class of fire per NSTM 555 (V1/V2).
Understand procedures for sounding alarms, contacting the Officer of the Deck (OOD), and guiding response personnel back to the scene.
Remain on station for at least 30 minutes after completion of hot work to ensure no smoldering or re-ignition occurs.
Maintain accurate log entries for atmospheric readings, ventilation checks, personnel entry/exit times, and fire-watch intervals.
Participate in pre-job briefs, toolbox talks, and post-job debriefs with AMP United and NNSY Supervisors.
Comply with all PPE, respiratory protection, and fall-protection requirements.
Support AMP United’s zero-incident culture through active participation in hazard identification and housekeeping.
Training and Certification Requirements:
Fire Watch Qualification Course
Hazard Communication
Respiratory Protection
Fall Protection
Fire Watch / Tank Watch
Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training
First Aid / CPR certification
Security and Access Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass all background, drug, and security checks.
Must possess a Secret Clearance.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience as a Fire Watch, Tank Watch, or Preservation Laborer in a shipyard or industrial environment. At least 1 year of experience.
Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items.
If you are interested submit your resume to Lmorales@laboronetx.com or Ehinojosa@laboronetx.com
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