SKILLBRIDGE INTERN - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZMAT TECHNICIAN

Apply now » Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait...SKILLBRIDGE INTERN - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZMAT TECHNICIANLocation:Pascagoula, Mississippi, United StatesDate: Apr 17, 2026Req ID: 46168Team: 59 Environment/Health/SafetyEntity: Ingalls ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position: NoFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement: NoWe’re building tomorrow’s fleet todayWith More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep ReadingThe RoleThe 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.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 by conducting inspections and ensuring regulatory compliance in an industrial setting.The intern will develop a good understanding of the inspection and regulatory process. This includes:Monitoring satellite accumulation areas, hazardous waste tanks, paint shop drums, air emission sources, and chemical handling practicesEnsuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations such as EPA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, DOT, and OSHA, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting internal auditsSpill response, waste manifest tracking, and collaboration with other departments to resolve nonconformancesStrong attention to detail, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to work in industrial environments with appropriate PPEHazardous materials handlingIngalls Shipbuilding will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.Assumptions/RestrictionsIf candidate is selected and approved, Skillbridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Ingalls 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 IntroductionsWeek 2: Hazmat Basics; Policy & ProceduresWeek 3: Inspection Documentation/Database ManagementWeek 4: Hands-On Practice – InspectingPhase 2 – Process Understanding Week 5: Universal Waste OverviewWeek 6: Hazardous Waste Determination/Area InspectionWeek 7: Hazardous Waste LoadoutsWeek 8: Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA’s)/Central Accumulation Areas (CAA’s)Phase 3 – Hazardous Waste, Resource Recovery, Customer FeedbackWeek 9: Corrective & Preventive ActionsWeek 10: Solid Waste, Waste Oil, Scrap OperationsWeek 11: Solo Inspections, Waste Audit ParticipationWeek 12: Feedback & CoachingWeek 13: Next StepsMust HaveMust be a transitioning active-duty military personnel with their final 12 months of active-duty service.Nice to HaveWhy HIIWe 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.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.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.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 e-mail address.Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.Apply now » Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait...