The primary responsibility is to stand and watch at an assigned location and report any hazardous situation to the TANCO foreman. The hazard could come from the work that TANCO is doing or from the refinery surrounding the tank.

Essential Function of the Job

It is required that all employees read and exhibit understanding of the TANCO Safety Manual. This is essential for the safety of every employee working.

Safety watch must pass the “Fire Watch Training Examination” given by TANCO. The test may be taken as many times as necessary. Answers to the questions will be given after the first test. Training will be given on company time at the jobsite.

The assigned location may be on the ground outside the shell doorsheet or may be on the floating roof or platform at the top of the shell. The applicant must be able to climb stairs or a vertical ladder to reach the elevated locations.

Safety watch may be expected to communicate by two-way portable radio. Training will be provided on the jobsite as required.

Safety watch may be required to wear “self-contained breathing apparatus”. Facial hair and glasses must not interfere with the seal area of respiratory equipment.

Safety watch will sometimes assist in clean-up.

Safety watch may be required to lift fifty (50) pounds.

Safety or fire watch will typically work as part of a field crew. Safety or fire watch must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with field supervisors and other crew members.