Fire Safety Monitor

Overview

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN QUONSET POINT, RI

 

The Fire Safety Monitor ensures the safety of tank entrants by making periodic visual/audible checks when employees are performing work in a tank or confined space; check on the safety of entrants in several confined spaces or tanks in the area on a roving basis. To ensure the safety of personnel working the tanks or confined spaces by use of a VPASS (ETM) Electronic Tank Monitoring System with employees. Responsible for monitoring worker status and location from information transmitted by VPASS. Maintain various log records, receive and dispatch various requests via radio/phone. Assist with employee evacuations when directed, inspect fire extinguishers, conduct safety evaluations of buildings and modules, and or any additional duty as directed by supervision.

• Meet all requirements of MDD-00209, (ETM) Electronic Tank Monitoring system.
• Enforce OSHA 1915 CFR29 sub part “P” fire requirements for shipbuilding
• Support the ETM safety system as a monitor
• Basic Diagnostics and restoration of ETM system as needed
• Monitor worker status, location and sensor reading on the ETM safety system.
• Identify and prevent gross and obvious Fire/Safety issues to enhance employee safety.
• Verifying tank exhaust ventilation tags
• Monitor, Maintain and test Communication Centers
• Supporting the facility fire protection programs and enforce all requirements of Nav-Sea sections 045, NFPA 1, 10, 13, 2572 and 101, Local, state & Federal fire code regulations

This position is located at the North Kingstown, RI location.

Qualifications

Required:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year experience in a safety field
• Must be available to work all shifts
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure a Secret DOD clearance

Preferred:

• Computer skills, MS Office 
• Associates/Bachelor degree

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to identify and address safety concerns
• Strong problem solving skills

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Noise