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Requisition Number: 25891

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $70,070.00 - $80,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us! HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Senior Safety Technician to join our Environmental Health and Safety Department. This position will be located in our Newport News and Hampton Roads location. This position requires performing safety surveillances onboard aircraft carriers and providing input for corrective actions for all findings observed. The selected candidate will also provide safety training for Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) employees in a variety of areas that include: Fire Watch, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Scaffolding Competent Person, Permit Authorizing Individual, Paint Sampling and Hazard Communication.

Essential Job 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.

• Lead the Bi-Monthly RCOH Safety Committee meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience.

+ Must be able to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with RCOH employees, the customer.

+ US Navy/shipyard experience with a background in engineering, deck, maintenance, or safety.

+ Must have prior shipyard experience working in confined spaces and hot work as well as familiarity with ship’s maintenance/3M.

+ Must have experience with creating/submitting various reports in a timely manner.

+ Must be able to work on their own, with little direct supervision.

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Authorized Trainer.

• Shipyard Competent Person Qualified.

• Fall Protection/Rigging Trainer highly desired.

• Respiratory Protection Fit Tester/Program Manager.

• Experience managing hazardous waste and disposal.

Physical Requirements

Minimal mobility, dexterity, or coordination required to operate business machines. Minimal lifting may be required

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.