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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time fire watch shipyard in the United States is $24.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Fire Watch Shipyard vs Contract Fire Watch Shipyard?

AspectFull Time Fire Watch ShipyardContract Fire Watch Shipyard
CredentialsOSHA certification, fire watch trainingOSHA certification, fire watch training
Work EnvironmentShipyard facilities, permanent positionsShipyard sites, temporary assignments
Employment TypeFull-time, benefits includedContract-based, short-term
Industry UsageCommon in shipbuilding and repairCommon in shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance

Full Time Fire Watch Shipyard roles typically offer permanent employment with benefits, working in shipyard facilities, while Contract Fire Watch Shipyard positions are temporary, project-based roles. Both require similar certifications and are essential for safety during welding and hot work in shipyards.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Fire Watch Shipyard job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,922 per year, or $25 per hour.

Fire Watch / Tank Watch (Red Badge)

Labor One Staffing

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Labor One is seeking to hire 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.

    Submit your resume to Lmorales@laboronetx.com or Ehinojosa@laboronetx.com

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Labor One specializes in matching skilled craft laborers with marine and industrial services needs throughout Texas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California. We ensure our clients receive the right candidates they need, while providing reliable work to our wide network of talent. At Labor One, our mission is to create partnerships between clients and staff within the marine and industrial services fields in order to create greater productivity and satisfaction for both. By utilizing a unique recruitment process, our mission is to create a wide network of vetted and qualified talent from which we can draw in order to create these mutually beneficial relationships. We envision, and are implementing, staffing solutions that deliver skilled, timely, and affordable labor to our clients. We also envision, and are implementing, a recruitment process that prepares job candidates for placement in jobs where their skills and training are useful, valued, and rewarded.

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201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Brownsville, TX, US

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