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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. We strive to create a culture where employees are heard, are challenged, and can grow in their roles. Our fast-paced environment expects the best and rewards performance with opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and advance.

Marine Electrician I – Role

Continental Tide has a need for a Marine Electrician I who will be a key support to our Fleet Services Group. The location for this position is Norfolk, VA. The Marine Electrician will support shipboard operations by leveraging practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.

Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments.
• Technical expertise with power and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.

Experience and Skills

• Must possess a high school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 1-3 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Technical expertise with power and transmission equipment, as well as motorized valve actuators.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization practices.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network systems.
• 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. only.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional Travel – up to 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, the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on task requirements.

Job Benefits

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes 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 a 401K plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held beliefs, observances, or practices where required by law.

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