SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an experienced safety professional to implement and monitor industrial safety programs across shipyard environments. You will evaluate equipment for safety, monitor chemical exposure, and conduct inspections to ensure OSHA and internal standards are met.

You will respond to emergencies, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain thorough records of findings, training, and incidents while supporting continuous safety improvements on vessels under construction and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent to Associate's Degree includes NNS Apprentice School graduate or NNPS graduate.
• High School/GED with 2 years of related experience acceptable as alternative.
• High School/GED with 4 years of related non-mfg experience acceptable as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor industrial safety programs aligned with OSHA and state codes.
• Evaluate new equipment and materials for safety and test safety equipment.
• Monitor chemical exposure and perform safety surveys and inspections.
• Respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire.
• Maintain records of observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Hazard identification

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Req ID: 50670
Team: O27 ENVRMT,HLTH,SAFETY
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $74,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

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.

Provides direct, field-based fire prevention oversight of shipboard operations and surrounding industrial facilities, with primary emphasis on maintaining a consistent presence aboard vessels undergoing construction, maintenance, repair, or overhaul. Conducts routine surveillance of hot work activities, housekeeping conditions, combustible material management, fire watch practices, and other applicable fire prevention requirements. Identifies and documents unsafe conditions and procedural noncompliance, coordinates with responsible personnel to ensure deficiencies are corrected, and supports safe and efficient execution of shipboard operations.

Develops working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety requirements, company safety procedures, and OSHA standards to effectively identify and communicate fire prevention deficiencies. Maintains active engagement with shipboard personnel, production supervision, and other safety representatives to reinforce safe work practices, provide technical guidance, and promote compliance with established fire prevention requirements. Supports development and delivery of workforce training, safety briefings, and other educational initiatives focused on hot work, housekeeping, fire prevention, and lessons learned from previous events.

Supports response to fires and fire-related events, including on-scene fact gathering, documentation of conditions, and preparation of preliminary incident reports for management awareness. Participates in incident learning activities, corrective-action follow-up, and on-call rotation as assigned. Maintains accurate and timely records of field observations, identified deficiencies, corrective actions, and other surveillance activities to support organizational fire prevention and safety improvement efforts.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

• Experience performing hot work, fire watch duties, fire prevention activities, or other shipboard industrial operations.
• Experience working aboard naval or commercial vessels, particularly in shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, or overhaul environments.
• Familiarity with shipboard arrangements, industrial work environments, and the hazards associated with vessel construction and repair.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections, field observations, compliance surveillance, or hazard identification.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, particularly 29 CFR 1915 (Shipyard Employment), and applicable occupational safety requirements.
• OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA Maritime, or comparable occupational safety training.
• Familiarity with hot work precautions, fire watch requirements, combustible material control, housekeeping, and industrial fire prevention practices.
• Experience developing or delivering safety training, toolbox talks, workforce briefings, or other instructional materials.
• Experience responding to workplace incidents, documenting unsafe conditions, or supporting incident investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other tools used for documenting observations, maintaining records, and preparing basic reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with production personnel and supervision to address unsafe conditions.
• Ability to independently navigate shipboard and industrial environments, recognize hazards, and effectively communicate required corrective actions.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

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