Engineering Technician (Electrical)

Position Overview

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is seeking an Engineering Technician with a strong electrical background and AIT leadership experience to join our ship modernization and sustainment teams in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical SME and project lead for hull and steel repair projects, managing day-to-day operations onboard ships and in shipyard environments.
• Lead electrical teams in cableway management (including lay out of cable paths and penetration requirements), cable installation, terminations, copper/ fiber connectorizations and testing requirements.
• Interpret NAVSEA drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to plan and execute electrical work packages in compliance with 9090-310 REV H or latest version.
• Supervise and mentor junior, senior electricians, and helpers to ensure quality craftsmanship and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with Project Leads, Program Managers, Engineers, QA & QC, and customer representatives to resolve issues and align project goals.
• Absorb and report daily progress, labor hours, and material usage; assist in scheduling and forecasting work.
• Ensure all electrical work adheres to NAVSEA Standard Items, ABS requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Adhere to, maintain, and update all QA documentation OQE to include but not limited to preinstallation inspections, post installation inspections to include repair and testing.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, support change orders, and contribute to after-action reporting.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as Site Foremen as a project lead for overall task assignment.
• Submit Daily Status Reports (DSR), develop Condition Found Reports, and update progress utilizing Microsoft Project in POA&M (plans of action & milestone) format.
• Perform additional duties outside of your standard responsibilities as needed to support production and project completion.

Requirements

• Target experience of ten (10) years of direct hands-on experience working with shipboard Navy HM&E or electronic systems.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years previous experience overseeing and directing 'Project-Level' initiatives within corporate or Program-level initiatives and directives.
• Experience in directing daily production to attain schedule milestones.
• Must be Copper Connector Certified & possess fiber optic experience.
• Possess NAVSEA Cableway Inspector, Fiber and Copper Connectorization Certifications.
• Possess proven ability to supervise technical support teams of 5 to 10 tradespersons performing electrical repairs and installations aboard Navy ships.
• Possess demonstrated knowledge of Navy Alteration Installation Team (AIT) processes, shipboard safety procedures, and electrical system testing.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate.
• Ability to travel to shipyards or port locations as needed, traveling up to 75% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in 'Multi-pin' Connectors IAW MIL-STD-2003-5BCertified in Fiber Optic IAW 2042C: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FCTarget seven (7) plus years experience as a Marine Electrician with 3 or more years of previous supervisory responsibilities
• Experience with maintaining budgets and material
• Certified to accomplish wire way inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office
• Ability to foresee problems, write reports and give suggestions for solving those issues
• Experience communicating directly with management, subcontractors, and customers regarding project cost, staffing, and scheduling
• Background in preparing status reports and ensuring plans adhere to contract specifications.

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
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements
• May be required to ride ships at sea for extended periods, including withstanding ship motion and working in various sea conditions

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contractor Information

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.