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George Fowler

@GeorgeFowler

Versatile Engineer with Passion for Yachting

Available in 1 month
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2nd Engineer+1

About

I am a versatile engineer having completed a four year NZ engineering apprenticeship. Engineering is my true passion and I want to commit to a yacht and work towards my S/V 2nd engineer qualification. I am hardworking, fast learning and fit into any team environment. I'm active, enjoy exercising and being in the outdoors.

Personal Details

GenderMale

Passports

New Zealand

Hobbies & Interests

Triathlon, fishing, free diving, sailing, open water swimming, surfing, snowboarding.

Experience

2nd Engineer

Current
Sep 2024 - Present
S/Y Q

Yard period - General planned maintenance, over haul of windlasses, servicing the magnetically coupled pneumatic door, servicing caterpillar main engine/ JD generators, watermakers, A/C system, treat fresh water system, interior finish work. Atlantic crossing - Navigational/ engine room watches. Charter - Assist chief engineer, look after the tender - fuelling, daily checks and help on deck.

Temp Engineer

Aug 2024 - Aug 2024
S/Y Antares

Sole Deckhand

Mar 2024 - Aug 2024
S/Y Epiphany

Boss trips, tender driving guests/lifting tender, wash downs, rig cleaning, teak maintenance, and watch keeping. Engine room work, rebuilding water maker and sludge pumps, fuel & water filter changes, changing hydraulic lines, engine room checks underway, fixing anchor arm, testing bilge alarms and pumps, fixing the passerelle. Yard period, prepping for painting, removing deck fittings, helping with maintenance items in engine room.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Languages

EnglishNative

References

1 reference

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