Skillbridge Intern - Environmental Hazmat Technician

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skillbridge intern will train as a Environmental Hazmat Technician within Ingalls Shipbuilding, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Environmental Hazmat Technician basics and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. At the end of four months, the intern will be able to use predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to support the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department by conducting inspections and ensuring regulatory compliance in an industrial setting. The intern will develop a good understanding of the inspection and regulatory process. Ingalls Shipbuilding will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.

Requirements

Must be a transitioning active-duty military personnel with their final 12 months of active-duty service.
Active confidential Security Clearance.
Available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
Strong attention to detail, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to work in industrial environments with appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

Monitoring satellite accumulation areas, hazardous waste tanks, paint shop drums, air emission sources, and chemical handling practices
Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations such as EPA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, DOT, and OSHA, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting internal audits
Spill response, waste manifest tracking, and collaboration with other departments to resolve nonconformances
Hazardous materials handling