Job Descriptions: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. 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 system and equipment
Understand and interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings,
Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization, certification is a plus
Technical expertise with, power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics and integrated network system experience is preferred.
Required Experience:
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 is preferred.
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. 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.
Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
Preferred qualifications:
Certified in 'Multi-pin' Connectors IAW MIL-STD-20035A (SA) is a MUST.
Certified in Fiber Optic: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC is a PLUS.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a marine electrician.
Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Item requirements.
Currently certified to accomplish wire way inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items.
Microsoft Office knowledge is a plus.
Pulling and splicing wires.
Circuit Labeling.
Circuiting testing and troubleshooting.
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.
Keyword: Marine Electrician II From: Continental Tide Defense System INC.