Overnight Maintenance Electrician

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense Organizations. 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. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
Continental Tide is searching for skilled Marine Electricians III for our Fleet Services for our Fleet Services in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repairs, modernization and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects.

*Only local candidates will be considered.
Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications
Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.
Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment and troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions.
Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments. Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
Inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices
Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.
selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
Must be Copper Connector Certified & possess fiber optic experience*******

• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, motorized valve actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics and integrated network system experience
• Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Repair and replace cables and connectors.
• Work involves participating in the installation and maintenance of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
• Applicant must be familiar with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and must be able to obtain DBIDS and be able to access local shipyards and US Navy bases.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Certified in Fiber Optic: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC*
Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Marine Electrician with 3 or more years of previous supervisory responsibilities*
Experience with maintaining budgets and material Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and military vessels
Currently certified to accomplish wire way inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items
Microsoft Office knowledge is a plus
Identify and make recommendation to shop superintendent regarding problem areas in contract work items
Power generation, distribution and users
Installation and hook up of lighting fixtures
Circuit testing and troubleshooting
Writing simple purchase requisitions for purchase department
Instructing helpers, apprentices, or less skillful electricians
Ability to identify materials and parts required for job performance
Selection of substitute electrical components
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.
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 be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
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 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 may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.
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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".