Monitor Trainee

Job overview

The Monitor Trainee is an onsite role based in Newport News, VA. Compensation is not specified for this position. This role supports the Newport News Shipbuilding division, which is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a key provider of U.S. Navy nuclear vessels. This role exists to perform surveillance of radiological work areas to detect and document ionizing radiation. It involves intensive training to become a qualified Radiological Control Technician, ensuring environmental and employee safety in shipbuilding environments.

What you'll do

• Perform surveillance of radiological work areas to detect and document the level and type of ionizing radiation/radioactivity.
• Perform and document air, water, solid and surface radioactivity/radiation surveys.
• Monitor usage and maintenance of nuclear containment apparatus.
• Respond to radiological incidents.
• Attend and meet the requirements of the Radiological Control Technician Qualification School.

What we're looking for

Education

High School/GED

Experience

High School/GED

Skills & competencies

full-time

rotating shift

newport news va

huntington ingalls

monitor

shipbuilding

no on-call

weekends required

travel required

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.