Marine Electrician II

Position: Marine Electrician II

Location: Norfolk, VA

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. Our culture encourages growth, challenge, and skill development within a fast‑paced environment.

Marine Electrician II will perform ship repairs, modernization, and alteration installation projects as part of the Fleet Services Group in Norfolk, VA.

• Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Conduct on‑site field service for system groom and checkout, minor repairs, and configuration validation.
• Set up, check, and correct operational and experimental electrical machinery and circuitry according to guidelines and specifications.
• Assemble multi‑pin connectors, fiber‑optic connections, and other components.
• Construct, adapt, or repair components, subunits, or simple models; diagnose malfunctions and provide cost‑effective solutions.
• Perform mechanical alignments where required.
• Read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions using visual inspection and testing devices.
• Extract and compile engineering data, process data, identify errors, and select methods of data presentation.
• Conduct tests or experiments that may require modifications in test setups or procedures; operate standard test equipment and record data.
• Follow layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits.
• Identify and recommend areas of concern to shop superintendent.
• Lay out, pull, and splice wires; install and hook up lighting fixtures.
• Label, test, and troubleshoot circuits.
• Instruct helpers, apprentices, or less‑skilled electricians.
• Proactively problem‑solve, write reports, and suggest solutions.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support production and project completion.

• Copper Connector Certified or possess fiber optic experience.
• 4 to 5+ years of practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Possess NAVSEA Cableway and Connectorization Certifications.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, motorized valve actuators, PLCs, fiber optics, and integrated network system experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or industrial school certificate.
• Read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Repair and replace cables and connectors.
• Participate in installation and maintenance of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
• Familiar with NAVSEA standard concepts, practices, and procedures in electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance; ability to obtain DBIDS and access local shipyards and U.S. Navy bases.
• Understand, read, and communicate in English.
• Possess basic hand tools.
• Pass an Audiogram, Respirator Fit Test, and physical exam.
• Travel up to 25% may be required within and outside the continental United States.

• Certified in Multi‑pin Connectors IAW MIL‑STD‑20035A (SA).
• Certified in Fiber Optic CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC.
• 4 to 5+ years of experience as a Marine Electrician.
• Familiar with NAVSEA Standard Item requirements.
• Certified to perform wire‑way inspections per NAVSEA Standard Items.

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noise, heat, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, onshore and offshore.
• Must wear PPE (hearing, eye, head, hand protection) as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on varied surfaces, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, sitting, or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery,…