SAFETY TECHNICIAN 3

Company Overview

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia with more than 25,000 employees. It is the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The workforce spans skilled trades, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject‑matter experts, and system users, collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of powerful naval ships.

About the Role

The Industrial Safety Specialist implements and monitors safety programs to ensure personnel and facility safety, supports compliance with OSHA and state regulations, evaluates new equipment for safety, monitors chemical exposures, conducts inspections, tests safety equipment, reports hazards, maintains storage areas and protective equipment inventories, and responds to emergencies involving hazardous materials, radiation, fire, or smoke.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor industrial safety programs to protect personnel and facilities.
• Participate in monitoring and controlling safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state codes.
• Evaluate new equipment and materials for safety compliance.
• Monitor employee exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances.
• Perform surveys and inspections to ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Test and service safety equipment and systems.
• Report non‑compliance or hazardous conditions and recommend remedial actions.
• Maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personnel protection equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, fire, or smoke incidents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or one of the following equivalents:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • High School/GED + 2 years of related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience
  • High School/GED + 4 years of non‑related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Pay

Salary range: $69,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st shift.

Travel

Travel required 10 %–25 % of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan options
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Additional benefits may vary by division or work location