About the Role
The Role
Objective
The Skillbridge intern will train as an Environmental Health and Safety Professional within Ingalls Shipbuilding, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Environmental Health and Safety basics and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.
Desired End State (3-4 month target)
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 in Occupational Health and Safety, Compliance and Documentation, Communication and Collaboration and Technical and Analytical assessments.
The intern will develop a good understanding of the inspection and regulatory process. This includes:
Hazard identification and risk assessment: Learning how to spot unsafe conditions and assess employee risk levels.
Incident/Injury investigation: Understanding how accidents and near misses are documented and analyzed.
Safety audits and inspections: Participating in or observing workplace safety inspections and compliance checks.
Training and policy development: Assisting with safety training sessions or updating safety manuals.
Working with cross-functional teams: Learning to communicate safety rules, regulations and requirements to all personnel.
Promoting safety culture: Helping organize toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, or sustainability events.
Emergency response drills: Participating in fire, spill, or evacuation drills.
Sampling and monitoring: Taking noise, heat or atmospheric sample and analyzing results.
Using EH&S software: Learning digital tools for incident reporting, audits or compliance tracking.
Data analysis: Reviewing injury trends or metrics to identify areas of improvement.
Ingalls Shipbuilding will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.
Assumptions/Restrictions
If candidate is selected and approved, Skillbridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Ingall’s will fund all travel costs.
Skillbridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active confidential Security Clearance.
Skillbridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
Training Plan
Phase 1 - Basics
Week 1: Company Introductions
Week 2: OSHA, Command Media, Policy & Procedures
Week 3: Introduction to Programs, Departments, Contractors and Vendors
Phase 2 – EHS Program/Area Specific Field Work
Week 4: LHA Program Inspections
Week 5: DDG Program Inspections
Week 6: LPD Program Inspections
Week 7: Shop Inspections
Week 8: Safety Audits
Week 9: Industrial Hygiene sampling/monitoring
Phase 3 – EHS Administrative Functions, Customer Feedback
Week 10: Training and development
Week 11: Metrics Review
Week 12: Feedback & Coaching
Week 13: Next Steps
Must Have
Candidate must be transitioning active duty military personnel within their final 12 months of active-duty service.