Job Opportunity: Firewatch (Submarine Construction)
Are you ready to play a critical role in national defense? We are seeking vigilant, safety-minded individuals to join our team for a long-term project supporting the construction of U.S. Navy submarines.

As a Firewatch, you are the first line of defense against shipboard hazards. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, industrial maritime environment where your attention to detail ensures the safety of the vessel and the crew.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $23.00/hour

Per Diem: $210.00 per day (for eligible candidates)

Project Duration: Long-term / Multi-year contract

Key Responsibilities
Safety Monitoring: Maintain a constant watch for fire, smoke, or sparks during "hot work" (welding, grinding, burning) in submarine compartments.

Equipment Management: Ensure fire extinguishers are charged, accessible, and in good working order.

Communication: Coordinate closely with welders and pipefitters to stop work immediately if a hazard is detected.

Post-Work Inspection: Remain on-site for the required "cool down" period after hot work is completed to ensure no dormant embers remain.

Requirements
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAVSEA Yellow Badge (Requires U.S. Citizenship and a clean background check).

Experience: Previous experience in a shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial setting is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands: Ability to navigate tight spaces (tanks, voids, and small compartments) and climb vertical ladders.

Alertness: Must be able to remain standing and focused for long durations.

How to Apply
If you are dependable, safety-conscious, and meet the security requirements, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and contact information for immediate consideration.

About LEAD
LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.