SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

2d•$58,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Associate's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience
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

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor industrial safety programs.
Ensure personnel and facility safety.
Monitor and control 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 and suggest remedial action.
Maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personnel protection equipment.
Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents.