Fire Watch Attendant

Richmond, BC

Our company builds some of the world’s most advanced and luxurious custom yachts. Our team of skilled tradespeople and craftspeople take pride in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. Based in Richmond, BC, our companies — including our custom yacht and tactical custom boat divisions — operate at the forefront of marine construction and refit excellence.

We are currently seeking experienced Fire Watch Attendants to support our production teams and help maintain a safe working environment throughout our shipyard and manufacturing facilities.

About the Role

The Fire Watch Attendant plays a critical role in supporting hot work activities, maintaining safe work areas, and ensuring compliance with company safety procedures during yacht construction and refit projects.

This is a full-time, year-round position offering stable, long-term employment in an indoor production environment.

Perks:

• Day shift available; afternoon shift may also be available
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, travel, and life insurance
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Free on-site parking

Why join us?

• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Long-term work with multiple years of projects secured.
• This is not seasonal employment.
• Primarily indoor work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the company.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, travel, and life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to work on some of the world's finest custom yachts.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor hot work activities including welding, cutting, and grinding operations
• Maintain a safe work environment and identify potential fire hazards
• Conduct regular inspections of surrounding work areas during and after hot work activities
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Communicate effectively with tradespeople, supervisors, and project teams

Qualifications

• Previous Fire Watch experience
• Strong understanding of construction or industrial safety practices
• Ability to remain attentive and focused for extended periods
• Safety-oriented
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment
• Occupational First Aid certification and Confined Space Entry certification an asset.
• Experience supporting welding or other hot work operations an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and monitor areas for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry firefighting equipment as required
• Comfortable working in industrial environments, including confined or elevated spaces

Work Environment

• Shop and shipyard environments
• Exposure to noise, heat, dust, and mechanical hazards
• Overtime or shift work may be required based on operational needs

If you're looking for stability, growth, and the opportunity to be part of exciting projects, we'd like to hear from you!