Industrial EMT & Safety Response Specialist

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a safety-focused professional to implement and monitor industrial safety programs across facilities. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and state regulations, assesses new equipment for safety, and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials or fire.

The candidate will monitor chemical exposures, conduct surveys, and may manage storage areas and PPE inventories, contributing to a safe working environment at NN Shipbuilding.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• EMT Certification.
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED with 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED with 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors industrial safety programs to ensure personnel and facility safety.
• Participates in monitoring and controlling the organization's safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State codes and regulations.
• Evaluates new equipment and materials for safety.
• Monitors employee exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances.
• Performs surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, regulations and standards related to employee safety.
• Tests and services safety equipment and systems.
• Reports non-compliance or hazardous conditions found and suggests remedial action to be taken.
• May maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personnel protection equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents in the facility.

Education

Associate's Degree

EMT Certification

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED with 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

High School/GED with 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a safety-focused professional to implement and monitor industrial safety programs across facilities. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and state regulations, assesses new equipment for safety, and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials or fire.

The candidate will monitor chemical exposures, conduct surveys, and may manage storage areas and PPE inventories, contributing to a safe working environment at NN Shipbuilding.