Experienced Industrial Hygienist (Industrial Hygienist 4) - 21365 - HII Mission Technologies Division
Newport News, VA
About the Job
Requisition Number: 21365
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,800.00 - $103,771.20
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Nuclear & Environmental Services, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Nuclear & Environmental Services supports the national security mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. We meet our clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges, and are postured to serve the growing commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning market.
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 a highly skilled Industrial Hygienist 4 for our HII Nuclear, Maritime Operations Team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA.
As part of the HII Nuclear Maritime Operations group, our professionals have access to a rare and unique professional development program that is intended to prepare our employees for life-long success with our HII affiliates supporting different Department of Energy sites and contracts around the country.
This role will involve advanced industrial hygiene practices to assess, manage, and mitigate workplace hazards across various operations. The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance, lead safety initiatives, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the well- being of employees while enabling operational excellence.
What You Will Do
- Conducts health program in industrial plant to recognize, eliminate, evaluate and control occupational health hazards or environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace or facility that may cause sickness, impaired health or well-being, or significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers or citizens of the community.
- Coordinates the monitoring of all workplace environments by analyzing work operations and processes, materials, equipment, and work habits of employees
- Measures the magnitude of exposure to workers of all environmental hazards by selecting or devising methods and instrumentation suitable for such measurements
- Presents specific conclusions and recommendations to appropriate management groups.
- Prepares rules, standards, and procedures as necessary to promote the healthful conduct of all work practices and the prevention of hazardous or nuisance exposure to the surrounding community.
- Directs epidemiologic studies to discover possibilities of the presence of occupational disease and to establish or improve threshold limit values or standards as guides for the maintenance of health and efficiency.
- Assists supervision in educating employees on practices, precautions, and procedures established.
- Reviews present and proposed standards and surveys new installations.
- Audits programs and conditions at all facilities
- Provides written reports of findings with recommendations for improvement (where needed); and follows up on implementation.
What You Must Have
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Candidate must have deep knowledge of OSHA.
- Candidate must have proven experience in hazard identification, exposer assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Candidate must have strong technical skills in sampling, monitoring, and analytical techniques for environmental health and safety evaluations.
- Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non- technical stakeholders.
- Candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast - paced environment.
- Candidate must have strong leadership skills and experience working with cross- functional teams.
- Candidate must have experience working in shipyards.
Bonus Points For Having!
- Additional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or similar.
- Experience in specific industries such as defense, manufacturing, or energy.
- Familiarity with industrial hygiene software and tools.
Physical Requirements
Exposure to fumes and irritants normally encountered in industrial or shipboard environment. May involve gathering data while observing rotating or operating machinery, electrical or electronic equipment with high voltages present.
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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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.
