Marine Electrician - Must be Cableway Certified

Job Description

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 allows employees here at Continental Tide to 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.

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced and skilled Marine Electrician. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repair, modernization, and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Understand and interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization; certification is a plus.
• Technical expertise with power and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network system experience is a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a high school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 5-10 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.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, with a minimum weight of 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.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

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, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, with a minimum weight of 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 a 401K plan with company match.

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, 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.