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Full Time Offshore Fire Watch Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Firewatch

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fire Watch Job Type: Full-time Reports to: Firewatch contract supervisor Location: Newport News, VA (Huntington Ingalls Shipyard) and NOB Norfolk Naval Base Mills Marine A growing ship repair company ...

Firewatch

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fire Watch Job Type: Full-time Reports to: Firewatch contract supervisor Location: Newport News, VA (Huntington Ingalls Shipyard) and NOB Norfolk Naval Base Mills Marine A growing ship repair company ...

Fire Protection Engineer

Piketon, OH

$66K - $89K/yr

... fire-watch, and related permitting programs. * Provide training and mentorship on program ... An active "Q" level security clearance Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Helper/Laborer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

... fire watch. · Be able to communicate with workers exposed to hot work. · Be authorized to stop ... Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Benefits: · Dental insurance · Health insurance · Vision ...

Deckhand

Abbeville, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... fire watch. He/she will assist with the safe and efficient handling of ropes used to secure the ... Pulling, hooking, and tying ropes to and from offshore rigs and other vessels or structures so as ...

RIGGER

Gray, LA · On-site

$22 - $28.50/hr

Onshore/Offshore/International REPORTS TO: Foreman/Supervisor/Superintendent FLSA STATUS: Non ... Perform fire watch when required * Maintain clean working areas and practice good housekeeping

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How much do full time offshore fire watch jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time offshore fire watch in the United States is $105,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Offshore Fire Watch vs Full Time Onshore Fire Watch?

AspectFull Time Offshore Fire WatchFull Time Onshore Fire Watch
CertificationsFire Watch Certification, Basic Safety TrainingFire Watch Certification, Basic Safety Training
Work EnvironmentOffshore oil rigs, platforms, marine vesselsConstruction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, maritime, energy sectorsConstruction, manufacturing, industrial sectors

Both roles require similar certifications and safety training, but offshore Fire Watch positions are located on oil rigs or marine vessels, while onshore Fire Watch roles are based at land-based industrial sites. The main difference lies in the work environment and industry setting, with offshore Fire Watch jobs involving more remote, maritime conditions, and onshore roles focusing on land-based safety supervision.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Offshore Fire Watch 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 $105,577 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

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Job description

HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide daily oversight for hydraulic shop service activities.

Monitors the functionality of equipment and machinery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the installation, refurbishment and operation of equipment at facility locations.

Ensures all customer requirements for equipment are met.

Ensures records and logs of all maintenance activities are kept.

Make sure the shop stays clean and projects are being done correctly and in a timely manner.

Any other tasks as directed by shop supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate, hold GED certificate, or industry related experience.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Disclaimer: Some shop workers are not trained for offshore work at the time of their initial hire. Additional training would be required if that worker would be requested to work offshore.

Physical Requirements:

Climbing - off and on throughout the day

Language - Must be able to write and speak English

Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a "Zero Tolerance" program

Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain

Lifting - Able to lift 50 lbs. and more with a helper or mechanical assistance

Dexterity - Job will entail good manual dexterity of fingers with small and large parts

Additional Job Requirements for Safety:

Weather - wind, rain, lightning, hot/cold temperatures

High Heat - will work inside/outdoors, high humidity, direct sunlight, dehydration caution

Noise - very loud at times, sand blasting, welding gouging, ear plugs required at times

Confined Spaces - (Claustrophobia) enclosed areas such as pedestals

Environment - wet, hot, working at heights

Hours of operation - must be able to work when required for extended periods of time, weekends

PPE - harness & lanyard, steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, sun screen

Hydration - summer months must drink plenty of liquids e.g. 4oz every 15 minutes

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

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Heightened Awareness - overhead hoists in use, forklifts, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, semi- trucks, cars, roadway crossings, cranes, aerial lifts, sand blasting, trip hazards, grinding, sharp &heavy objects, overhead power and communication lines, snakes, spiders, painting, ladders, etc.

Teamwork - responsible for seeing and owning safety hazards, unsafe acts, writing stop cards

Safety Initiatives - follow policies, protocols, guidelines to support company safety initiatives

Safety Training Requirements:

GCS Paperwork

Business Ethics

OSHA Offshore Exam

Various OSHA Movies

Fire Watch (As needed)

Confined Space (As needed)

Fall Protection & Fall Rescue

Marine Trash & Debris (As needed)

ExxonMobil TB Training (As Needed)

Global Harmonization Systems (GHS)

Gas Detector & Calibration (As needed)

Gulf Coast Safety Basic Plus (As needed)

Safeland/Safegulf or Rig Pass (As needed)

H2s (As needed)

Dropped Objects

Operator Specific Safety Training (Asneeded)

Behavioral Based Safety & Stop Cards(BBS & SC)

Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET) (Asneeded)

Safety Environmental ManagementSystems (SEMS II)

Gulf Crane Services Safety Manual (OSHA1910 General Industry)

Job/Quality Training Requirements:

ForkliftOverhead HoistQP-09 Process ControlQP-18 Non-Conformance Control

Printed Name Signature

Employment Type: FULL_TIME