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Tech I - Fire

Blaine, WA · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

One (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. * Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Tech I - Fire

Blaine, WA · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

One (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. * Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and ...

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Fire Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$36K - $48K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

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Tech I - Fire

Blaine, WA · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

One (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. * Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and ...

Total Safety

Fire Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$36K - $48K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Fire Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$36K - $48K/yr

The Fire Technician provide service, Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

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Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX

$34K - $46K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

Total Safety

Fire Tech I

Texas City, TX · On-site

$32K - $43K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$34K - $46K/yr

The Fire Technician II provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred ...

Total Safety

Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$34K - $46K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

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Fire Tech I

Texas City, TX · On-site

$32K - $43K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

Total Safety

Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$34K - $46K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Fire Technician III

Tyler, TX · On-site

$35K - $47K/yr

The Fire Technician III provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred ...

Total Safety

Fire Technician III

Tyler, TX · On-site

$35K - $47K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX

$34K - $46K/yr

The Fire Technician II provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred ...

Total Safety Us

Fire Technician III

Tyler, TX · On-site

$35K - $47K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Fire Tech I

Texas City, TX · On-site

$32K - $43K/yr

The Fire Technician provide service, Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly ...

New

Total Safety Us

Fire Tech II

Pasadena, TX

$34K - $46K/yr

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly ...

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How much do oil refinery fire watch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil refinery fire watch in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the oil refinery fire watch position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Refinery Fire Watch, you need strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and a fundamental understanding of industrial safety protocols, often supported by OSHA or site-specific fire watch certifications. Familiarity with fire suppression equipment, gas detection monitors, and standard communication devices is typically required. Reliability, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills for this position. These skills are vital to quickly identifying hazards and preventing fire incidents in high-risk refinery environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an oil refinery fire watch?

As an Oil Refinery Fire Watch, your daily responsibilities include monitoring work areas during hot work operations, keeping a vigilant eye for potential fire hazards, and ensuring that safety procedures are strictly followed. You’ll be responsible for maintaining easy access to fire extinguishers, verifying that flammable materials are cleared from work zones, and continuously observing for any signs of smoke or fire. Collaboration with welders, maintenance crews, and safety supervisors is common to ensure seamless communication and immediate emergency response if needed. This role requires staying alert for extended periods and accurately documenting safety checks throughout your shift.

What is an oil refinery fire watch?

An Oil Refinery Fire Watch is responsible for monitoring hot work activities, such as welding or cutting, to prevent fires in hazardous environments. They ensure fire safety measures are in place, watch for sparks or flames, and have extinguishing equipment ready. Fire Watch personnel must remain alert at all times and follow refinery safety protocols. If a fire starts, they respond immediately and notify emergency personnel. This role is critical in maintaining a safe worksite and preventing fire-related incidents.

What does an oil refinery fire watch do in a refinery?

An oil refinery fire watch is responsible for monitoring work areas during hot work activities such as welding or cutting to prevent fires. They continuously observe for signs of fire or hazards, use fire suppression equipment if needed, and ensure safety protocols are followed, often working in environments requiring certification and adherence to safety standards.
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Infographic showing various Oil Refinery 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 $32,578 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Tech I - Fire

Total Safety

Blaine, WA • On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Technician Provides service, Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems and water- based fire protection systems.
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Essential Duties:
  • Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair (if certified) of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and water-based fire protection systems.
  • Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.
  • Learns to conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment for the purpose of reporting any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.
  • Learns to conduct pre-job, job update and post-job completion briefs.
  • Assists others in facilities including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready-to-use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
  • Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
  • Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety equipment including, but not limited to retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.

Skills and Experience:
  • One (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.
  • Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
  • Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
  • Must have knowledge of the applicable Code of Federal Regulations. Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Proficiency in the care and use of all sites specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested) where required by facility.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Working Environment:
  • Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments. May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in customer environment. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED and associate degree, technical or military training strongly preferred.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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