SAFETY TECHNICIAN 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) seeks an Industrial Safety Specialist to implement and monitor safety programs at Newport News Shipbuilding in Goose Creek, SC.

You will help maintain OSHA compliance, assess hazards, and coordinate emergency responses to protect personnel and facilities. The role requires an Associate's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience and EMT certification, with additional related manufacturing or military experience considered.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• EMT Certification required.
• Equivalent experience options: High School with related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades or Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors industrial safety programs in compliance with OSHA.
• Evaluates equipment/materials for safety and monitors chemical exposure.
• Performs surveys and inspections to ensure policy compliance and safety standards.
• Tests safety equipment and responds to hazardous materials, radiation, or fire incidents.
• Maintains storage areas and PPE; reports non-compliance and suggests corrective actions.
• Supports emergency response in the event of incidents.

Skills

Safety programs

OSHA standards

Emergency response

Hazard assessment

Education

Associate's Degree

EMT Certification

Job description

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date: Sep 8, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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'ssafety standards in accordance with OSHA and State codes and regulations. Evaluates new equipment and materials for safety. Monitors employee exposureto chemicals and other toxic substances. Performs surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, regulations andstandards 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 toemergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents in the facility.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

EMT Certification

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

• 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

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.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.