Fire Watch

Requisition Number: 20106

Company

Location:

Waterford, CT, US, 6385

Fire Watch - 12 months - Part time / As needed

Waterford, CT

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Job Description

Westinghouse Electric is currently seeking fire watch candidates to work at the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford, Connecticut on a part time/as needed basis.

Fire watch personnel support nuclear operations by providing proactive, procedure-driven safety measures and practices directed towards the prevention of fire. Candidates must be able to complete required training, follow written and verbal directives or procedures and communicate with plant coworkers effectively.

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Visually monitoring assigned work location or patrolling multiple locations to identify potential signs of combustion including smoke, fire or excessive heat.
• Assess high hazard conditions (e.g., welding) to identify conditions that may lead to fire development.
• Operating fire suppression equipment per procedures & training (e.g., fire extinguishers).
• Completing paperwork as required dependent on the assignment.
• Notifying appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment, including following procedures for donning and doffing equipment in Radiological Controlled Areas within the plant.
• Strict adherence to Westinghouse, Dominion and Millstone Power Plant regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications / Education / Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be able to be available on-call for a minimum of 3 shifts per week which comes with an incentive of $50 dollars per month paid biannually.
• Ability to work a 12.5 hour shift.
• Physical requirements may include spending extended periods standing, sitting or walking, climbing scaffolding ladders, extension ladders or stairs, twisting, kneeling, stooping, bending or crouching as needed.
• May be exposed to humid conditions, extreme cold or heat.
• Must be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Candidates must pass an extensive background investigation and drug screening in order to be eligible for a badge. Candidates are subject to random drug screenings.
  
  

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