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.

Attention to detail and a willingness to learn is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, relocation reimbursement, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company!

Job Overview:

Position: Engineering Technician (Entry Level):

Continental Tide is seeking motivated, energetic entry-level candidates interested in the dynamic environment of U.S. Navy Ship repair. Candidates must possess a technical school certificate and/or associates degreed in a technical field, and the ability to secure a Security Credential. Desired applicants possess experience with practical electrical theory, electrical cable, termination, installation and troubleshooting methods. Successful candidates will become part of our team responsible for installation, troubleshooting, project execution and planning of U.S. military shipboard electrical, network and automated equipment and systems.

Continental Tide supports our forces around the globe. Work sites include: Virginia Beach, VA; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA, Honolulu Hi; Yokosuka, Japan; Gaeta, Italy; Rota, Spain and many others. A willingness to travel, strong communication skills and the ability to work in teams is a must. In return, we will provide a competitive wage, day light working hours, full benefits package and an investment in your career development by providing you with the technical skills you will need in order to be successful in your career. Candidates would be required to relocate to Continental Tide’s Virginia Beach, VA location.
Experience and Skills:

Additional Physical requirements include:

• Candidate must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist
• Must be able 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.
• Able 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.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

Benefits:

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses 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 – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Continental Tide participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

See all of our latest opportunities at www.continentaltide.com or follow us on our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems.
To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com.

“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.”
From: Continental Tide Defense System INC.