Marine Electrician I

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense Organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we're looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow in new ways.

Marine Electrician I

Purpose:

• Continental Tide has an immediate need for a Marine Electrician I who will be a key support to West Fleet Services Group. The location of this position is in Virginia Beach, VA.

Job Description:

• The Marine Electrician will be responsible for supporting shipboard operations by leveraging practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment, as well as understand and interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings. Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization is highly desirable, and certification in this area is a plus. Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, as well as motorized valve actuators, is essential. Additionally, experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network systems is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 3 years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization practices.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification in relevant areas is a plus.

Security Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and Naval installations.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional Travel- up t0 10% within and outside of the continental United States.
• If a position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: ( https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.

Benefits:

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.

See all of our latest opportunities at www.continentaltide.com or follow us on our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems.

To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com.

Continental Tides Defense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”.

Please note: The salary range referenced is a general guideline. Continental Tide considers factors such as (but not limited to) the following when determining base pay: scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s related work experience, education/training/certifications, key skills, internal peer equity/external market competitiveness, as well as other business considerations.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.”