Mechanic

Job Description
Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD 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!

*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. Veteran and retired candidates welcome!

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced and skilled Mechanic II to join our Fleet Services Group in Norfolk, VA to support of ship repair, modernization, and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing shipboard mechanical system maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair. This position involves working in a dynamic maritime environment aboard U.S. Navy and other military vessels.

Essential duties & responsibilities includes, but in not limited to the following:

• Perform operational, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of shipboard mechanical systems across multiple platforms.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on shipboard systems to identify faults, restore functionality, and ensure long-term performance.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications.
• Install and test shipboard mechanical systems including piping, pumps, valves, hydraulics, and rotating machinery.
• Conduct system testing, calibration, and support commissioning of equipment and systems.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of production methods and maintenance protocols to ensure quality and performance compliance.
• Accurately document and report maintenance and repair activities using quality assurance records and provide technical briefs to supervisors and clients.
• Train and mentor coworkers and customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, welders, electricians, and technical teams to execute multi-discipline projects.
• Follow all safety regulations, using appropriate PPE and adhering to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and shipboard safety protocols.
• Participate in shipboard inspections, alterations, upgrades, and configuration management in accordance with NAVSEA and DoD standards.
• The Mechanical Technician will report directly to an on-site Supervisor or Project Manager and will be responsible for executing mechanical tasks in support of ship repair and modernization projects.

Experience and Skills
Qualifications:

• Must possess a Rigging Certification
• 3-5 years experience in rigging & shipboard maintenance & repair.
• Ability to read/understand complex standard Navy drawings, blueprints, sketches.
• Skilled at reading and comprehending OEM Type Equipment Technical Manuals.
• Operate and troubleshoot complex systems and system components utilizing approved operating doctrine.
• Ability to analyze and effect repairs as required using the appropriate tooling/equipment IOT correct the problem.
• Familiar with constructing, maintaining, repairing, and testing mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Familiar with identifying parts for replacement and machines that need new parts and placing orders as necessary.
• Able to utilize Chainfalls, Straps, Hoists, Turnbuckles, and other ancillary rigging equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States & obtain a clearance.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs., or more, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

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 maritime 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.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs., or more, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.

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 401K plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.


Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of an employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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