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Josh Thornton

@JayT493

AV/IT Engineer Hybrid with watch keeping experience

Auckland, New Zealand
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
AV/IT Officer+3
Motor
Rotational+5
Not Considered

About

I’m a job-focused, down-to-earth crew member who takes pride in being reliable, easy to work with, and quietly getting on with the job. I’ve worked with VIP clients and understand the importance of discretion, professionalism, and delivering a seamless guest experience. My background combines onboard experience as a Third Engineer with a strong AV/IT focus, alongside senior shore-side IT roles. This has shaped a solution-focused mindset, strong sense of ownership, clear communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Outside of core AV/IT, I also bring an interest in drone piloting and guest entertainment, including DJing. Drone flying has become a real passion over the past year, and while I’m not a professional videographer, I’m confident working to a brief to deliver a solid result when needed.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderMale
ResidenceNew Zealand

Career Objective

AV/IT is the direction I’m committed to long term. I don’t claim to know everything, but I put the work in, take initiative, and back myself to figure things out.

Passports

New Zealand

Hobbies & Interests

Running Golf Swimming Mechanics Traveling Technology Gaming Music

Experience

3rd Engineer

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
MY Treehouse

Served as Third Engineer during both refit and operational periods, completing 35 days of port and anchor watch, primarily conducting solo night watches. Demonstrated the ability to operate independently and maintain safe vessel operations overnight. Carried out daily engine room rounds, monitored all machinery systems, completed running logs while underway, and responded promptly to alarms without supervision. Successfully managed blackout and bilge alarm incidents solo during night operations. Performed preventative and corrective maintenance across a wide range of onboard systems, including: Main engines and generators Bilge, fuel, freshwater, and ballast pumps Fuel systems, including full Alfa Laval fuel separator servicing HVAC systems (fault finding and component replacement) Watermakers, hydraulic systems, and electrical panels Rebuilt an air pump and carried out anode inspection and replacement as part of routine maintenance schedules. Reported directly to the Chief Engineer, working closely with the Second Engineer, progressing from foundational tasks to more advanced engineering responsibilities. AV / IT Systems Held responsibility for supporting and maintaining onboard AV/IT systems alongside engineering duties. Worked alongside BOND during a full vessel AV/IT upgrade. Located and replaced all wireless access points (WAPs) throughout the vessel. Troubleshot, reset, and upgraded HAWC CCTV systems, installing new CCTV terminals on the bridge, in the crew mess, and the ECR. Diagnosed and resolved crew network, connectivity, and AV system issues. Repaired projector lift mechanisms and provided ongoing support for AV rack system

Team leader & level 2

Mar 2022 - Feb 2025
Datacom

Administered and maintained network infrastructure (Starlink, Cisco, Fortinet), AV systems, and cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure, Google). Provided remote/on-site support to 130+ clients, resolving hardware/software issues. Led UAT, created documentation, and developed PowerShell scripts to streamline tasks. Managed a team of 30+ analysts, improving performance over 8 months. Handled VIP support, risk mitigation, and training. Recognized with two Leadership Awards for excellence.

Water blasting & Industrial Cleaning

Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Nero Blast

Cleaned and detailed for House of the year candidate, provided high standard of cleaning for new builds and apartment blocks, high understanding of how to clean, polish and detail different surfaces and materials.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
Bond TM Level 1
CompTIA A+

Languages

EnglishNative

References

3 references

Full reference details available through an employer account