Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
RADIATION SAFETY ANALYST 1
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Job Details
Req ID: 43731
Team: E81 NUC PRP-OVHL ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Telework: Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
About HII Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role Evaluates, implements, and controls company’s radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface‑type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards. May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.
Management of Radioactive waste which includes the characterization of material and equipment used in radiological work, inspecting radioactive waste to prepare disposal documents, reviewing documents to ensure they adhere to local, state, and federal regulations such as the Resource Conversation and Recover Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA). This position will also develop and provide training to project engineers on radioactive waste management requirements and provide oversight to trades training on radioactive waste.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non‑exempt experience
Military Paygrade E‑5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non‑exempt experience
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science degree, Chemistry degree
About HII (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. HII’s 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.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact Information For assistance with accommodations, please email
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
or call 1-844-849-8463, press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Team: E81 NUC PRP-OVHL ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Telework: Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
About HII Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role Evaluates, implements, and controls company’s radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface‑type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards. May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.
Management of Radioactive waste which includes the characterization of material and equipment used in radiological work, inspecting radioactive waste to prepare disposal documents, reviewing documents to ensure they adhere to local, state, and federal regulations such as the Resource Conversation and Recover Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA). This position will also develop and provide training to project engineers on radioactive waste management requirements and provide oversight to trades training on radioactive waste.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non‑exempt experience
Military Paygrade E‑5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non‑exempt experience
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science degree, Chemistry degree
About HII (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. HII’s 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.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact Information For assistance with accommodations, please email
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
or call 1-844-849-8463, press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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