SAFETY TECHNICIAN 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

3d•$69,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician 3 implements and monitors industrial safety programs to help ensure personnel and facility safety. The role participates in monitoring and controlling organizational safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state codes and regulations. It evaluates new equipment and materials for safety, monitors employee exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances, and performs surveys and inspections to verify compliance with organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and employee-safety standards. The position tests and services safety equipment and systems, reports non-compliance or hazardous conditions, and suggests remedial actions. It may also maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personal protective equipment. The Safety Technician 3 responds to facility emergencies involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to an associate's degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; high school/GED and 2 years of related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience; or high school/GED and 4 years of non-related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor industrial safety programs to ensure personnel and facility safety.
Participate in monitoring and controlling 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.
Conduct surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and employee-safety standards.
Test and service safety equipment and systems.
Report non-compliance or hazardous conditions and suggest remedial actions.
May maintain storage areas, consumable supply inventories, and personal protective equipment.
Respond to facility emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents.