Gangway Watch, Fire Watch, and Hot Work Watch
The Maritime Industry in Saudi Arabia offers excellent career opportunities for experienced safety professionals working in shipyards, marine facilities, and industrial operations. Gangway Watch, Fire Watch, and Hot Work Watch (Confined Space Attendant) personnel are responsible for maintaining safe working environments, protecting personnel, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during critical shipyard and industrial activities. These roles are essential for preventing workplace incidents, monitoring hazardous operations, and supporting safe project execution. This local recruitment campaign is designed for qualified candidates seeking long-term career opportunities through local transfer in Ras Al Khair.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
A Gangway Watch monitors vessel access points, controls personnel entry and exit, verifies authorization, and maintains security and safety at gangways during marine operations. A Fire Watch continuously monitors hot work activities, identifies fire hazards, ensures firefighting equipment is readily available, and responds immediately to potential fire risks while following established safety procedures. A Hot Work Watch (Confined Space Attendant) supervises confined space operations, maintains communication with workers inside confined spaces, monitors atmospheric conditions where applicable, verifies permit compliance, and initiates emergency procedures if necessary. All positions require strict adherence to workplace safety regulations, continuous hazard awareness, and effective coordination with supervisors and HSE teams.
Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Applicants should possess relevant experience in shipyards, marine operations, or industrial environments. Gangway Watch candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in marine operations, shipyard activities, or HSE-related roles. Fire Watch applicants should have at least three years of industrial or shipyard experience, with previous Fire Watch experience considered an advantage. Hot Work Watch (Confined Space Attendant) candidates should have one to three years of experience in industrial safety or shipyard operations, with previous confined space or Fire Watch experience preferred. All applicants must hold a valid transferable Iqama, relevant safety certificates, and required safety cards. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, responsibility, and the ability to work safely in high-risk environments are essential.
Recruitment Information and Job Details
Job Category
Maritime Industry Jobs
Available Positions
1. Gangway Watch
2. Fire Watch
3. Hot Work Watch (Confined Space Attendant)
Project Location
Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia
Interview Date
30 July 2026
Interview Method
Face-to-Face Interview
Employment Type
Local Transfer Only
Eligibility Requirements
- Valid Transferable Iqama
- Relevant Work Experience
- Valid Safety Certificates
- Required Safety Cards
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Iqama Copy
- Relevant Certificates
- Safety Cards
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should send the required documents via WhatsApp only. Only shortlisted candidates who satisfy the project requirements will be contacted for the interview.
WhatsApp Contact
+966 59 231 5745
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