SAFETY TECH SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

The Role

This is an UNPAID internship through the Hire Vets Now (HVN) SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. HVN SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. Newport News Shipbuilding Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with Newport News Shipbuilding.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor industrial safety programs to ensure personnel and facility safety
• Participate in monitoring and controlling the organization's safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State codes and regulations
• Evaluate new equipment and materials for safety
• Monitor employee exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances
• Perform surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, regulations and standards related to employee safety
• Test and service safety equipment and systems
• Report non-compliance or hazardous conditions found and suggest remedial action to be taken
• Maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personnel protection equipment
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents in the facility

Requirements

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service
• Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within final 12 months of military service
• Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction
• An active security clearance is needed
• US Citizenship Required

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.

Benefits

• 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