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Richard Ruster

@RichardRuster

Engineer and Chase Boat Skipper

La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
3rd Engineer+3
Preferred

About

I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a unique blend of experience in diverse fields including tender operations, kitesurfing instructing, heavy equipment operations, yacht maintenance, plumbing, and basic electrical installations. I am an active water sports enthusiast with experience in various disciplines.

Personal Details

Age31 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

With a broad variety of experience I am wanting to find myself working with a company where I can grow my trade experience, prove my worth and ultimately working to have longevity with a company that values my hard work and professionalism.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

Sailing, Kiteboarding/Kite-foiling, Wakeboarding/Wake surfing, Surfing, Fishing, Camping, 4x4 Routes

Experience

Mate/Engineer, previously chase boat skipper

Current
Mar 2024 - Present
M/Y Playa

Weekly wash downs and polishing of super structure, hull and stainless. Leading the servicing and fixing of main engines and generators. General rope work and assisted in docking and anchoring operations (stern to). Watch duties whilst underway. Tender operations for transporting guests (37ft Axopar Brabus edition). Problem solving a wide variety of issues onboard.

Operator

Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
Unknown

Operating, maintaining and fixing various farming and drilling equipment eg. Water systems, hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems and pneumatic systems.

Kitesurf Instructor

Current
Dec 2015 - Present
Unknown

Seasonal instructor for Cape Sports Centre and Onyx Kiteboarding based in Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

MCA Yacht Rating

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Superyacht Deckhand Course

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

4 references

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