SKILLBRIDGE INTERN - HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST 1

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Mar 20, 2026

Req ID: 46166
Team: 59 Environment/Health/Safety
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With 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 reading:

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.

Nice to Have

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.

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.

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