Safety Technician 3
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 44746
Team: O27 ENVRMTHLTHSAFETY
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 Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Implements and monitors industrial safety programs to ensure personnel and facility safety. Participates in monitoring and controlling the organizations 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 organizations 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 to emergency situations involving hazardous materials radiation or fire and smoke incidents in the facility. |
At NNS this position is considered an OSHA shipyard competent person (SCP) with monitoring confined spaces for safe entry and work and works under the guidance of a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC). The candidate will be expected to gain the following skills and knowledge:
Ability to understand and carry out the written or oral information or instructions left by a CMC.
Knowledge of the requirements in subparts B C D and H of 29 CFR Part 1915 and ability to perform all required tests and inspections set forth in those subparts.
Familiarity with the structure location and designation of spaces (including land-side spaces) where work is done.
Ability to use calibrate and interpret test results of atmospheric testing equipment (e.g. oxygen indicators combustible gas indicators carbon dioxide indicators and carbon monoxide indicators).
Ability to inspect test and evaluate spaces to determine the need for further testing by a CMC.
Ability to maintain records of tests inspections and operations performed as well as test results and any instructions.
Must Have
Associates Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associates 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
- Prefer shipboard experience
- Competent person certification
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Occupational Health Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Operation
- Computer Skills
- Dealership Experience
- OSHA
- Operations Research
- QA/QC
- HACCP
- EHS
- Phone Etiquette
