Job Information
Huntington Ingalls Industries Environmental Health and Safety (Mgr Env Health Safety 1) - 19600 in Newport News, Virginia
Requisition Number: 19600
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
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
Who we are
HII – Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our Environmental Health and Safety Business Unit! When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us! This position will work at all our locations in the Hampton Roads area. This position will be part of a collaborative EHS Team that provides Environmental Health and Safety direction, leadership, and guidance at all HII sites. The EHS Manager is responsible to the Corporate EHS Director for conducting surveillances, providing training to employees, and maintaining EHS Quality Procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and continuously improve company EHS Quality Procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Manage the creation and delivery of OSHA/NAVSEA SI training content to meet regulatory requirements.
Provide employees with the required safety training based on job functions.
Analyze and solve safety issues or problem areas on board vessels and at shore-based facilities.
Meet with site supervisors/team leads to resolve safety issues.
Conduct incident investigations regarding prevention, root cause analysis and injury prevention.
Perform workplace safety surveillances/inspections on board vessels and at shore-based facilities and provide reports with corrective actions.
Assess worksites utilizing Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment and generating reports.
Respond to employee EHS questions and concerns, providing guidance as needed, as well as in emergency situations during after-hours for the purpose of resolving immediate, environmental, health and/or safety concerns.
Create reports and presentations as needed.
Seeks out opportunities for self-improvement through continuous education and training.
What you need to have:
4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop professional relationships with senior leadership down to deck plate production teams.
Able to work with a team or independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA standards, and NFPA codes along with other safety-related state and federal agency regulations.
Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards on board ships and at shore-based facilities.
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Experience using MS Office suite products for reporting and presentations (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Must wear hearing, eye, head, and foot protection and other PPE when required.
Must have an interim secret clearance with the expectation to have a full Secret Clearance upon completion of EQIP and background investigation.
Bonus points for:
Credentialed as a CSP, ASP, or GSP.
OSHA-5400-Maritime Train the Trainer authorization.
DOT Hazmat Employee & RCRA Hazardous Waste Training
Experienced in providing training to shipyard employees in Shipyard Competent Person and Confined Spaces, Permit Authorizing Individual, Scaffolding Competent Person, PFAS, Fire Watch, PIT, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, HAZCOM and Respiratory Protection.
Experience in analyzing maritime paint samples for heavy metals.
Asbestos Inspector qualified.
Interacting with regulatory agencies such as OSHA and EPA.
Physical Requirements
- Climb ships ladders, access points and scaffolding. Walk, crouch and bend to enter confined or enclosed spaces. Lift and carry equipment > 20lbs. Protection equipment for practical and instructional purposes. Wear a half face or full-face respirator if 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.
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 diverse 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.