Senior Safety Technician – Shipyard Compliance

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision insurance

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

401K savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a safety specialist to implement and monitor industrial safety programs.

The role ensures compliance with OSHA and state regulations, evaluates new equipment for safety, and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials or radiation. Requirements include an Associate's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, with alternative qualifications possible as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent to Associate's Degree may be accepted with related experience in manufacturing, shipbuilding or military fields.

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

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

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a safety specialist to implement and monitor industrial safety programs.

The role ensures compliance with OSHA and state regulations, evaluates new equipment for safety, and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials or radiation. Requirements include an Associate's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, with alternative qualifications possible as outlined in the posting.