Shipyard Safety Technician II | Fire Prevention

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

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