SAFETY TECH SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Description 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.

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.

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.