Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· Act as a safety ambassador to protect the reputation of Spark Safety & support the welfare of the team.

· Responsible for working safely and complying with all Spark, GIS, Client & Regulatory safety policies & procedures.

· Responsible for the effective installation of Spark PWE Panels & FR Barriers in accordance with Spark PWE Procedures.

· Responsible for serving as a Firewatch / PWE Attendant: Preparing hot work areas by removing flammables and hazards from hot work area(s), installing FR barriers in all line-of-fire locations, ensuring all FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment) is on site, accessible & service ready. Responsible for always maintaining diligence during hot work to prevent exposure to fire / leak-path. 

· Assist with the installation of Scaffolding in accordance with the GIS scaffold safety program.

· Support all crafts with manual transfer of PWE / FRC / Scaffolding / Welding materials & equipment to worksites.

· Responsible for the knowledge / use of portable gas monitors.

· Assist in performing routine maintenance work on PWE / FRC / other equipment.

· Responsible for reporting all defective PWE / FRC equipment & materials (enclosure panels, leads & extension cords, gas detectors, etc.) to the PWE Supervisor immediately. 

· Assist in maintaining cleanliness of worksites & personal areas.

· Assist welders / fitters / scaffold builders as required with transfer of tools / equipment / scaffolding / leads / hoses, etc. to the worksite. 

· Assist in rigging activities as assigned to control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confine spaces, using chain falls, beam clamps, cable/nylon slings and other certified lifting equipment.

· Properly rig slings to ensure proper alignment of load before moving the load.

· Give hand signal directions to crane operators during lift operations.

· Actively participate in behavioral based safety (observation card) programs.

· Perform all duties safely utilizing all required PPE.

· Utilize proper tools for each task and store all items in designated locations.

· Initiate SWA (Stop Work Authority) if an at-risk condition or behavior is observed.

· Report ALL at-risk worksite conditions to Supervisor.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

Standing: Is an essential job function/physical requirement. 

Walking: Is an essential job function/physical requirement.

Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping: These physical requirements are essential job functions.

Pushing and Pulling: These physical requirements are essential job functions.

Reaching, forward, and reaching overhead: These are essential job functions /physical requirements.

Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement.

Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing: These are all considered normal physical duties/requirements and would be needed /required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.

Lifting: employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Job Requirements

Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Training requirements & TWIC card.

Pass KSA (Knowledge / Skills Assessment) & written competency exam.

Desirable Experience/Training

Highschool diploma or GED.

Environmental Conditions

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)