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Thomas Corben

@Tomcorben25

2nd Engineer with Mechanical Engineering Background

Johannesburg, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
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2nd Engineer+3

About

As an engineer by trade, I am never afraid of a challenge or getting stuck in and fixing or redesigning a system or an issue. My can do attitude and constant happiness is something I carry and hold up high all the time. My time spent on my last yacht has really groomed me into the yachting industry and has brought me up to speed with the systems and operations that take place on a yacht. I am ready to further my engineering route and continue learning as much as possible on the way.

Personal Details

Age27 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I am trying to become a chief engineer within the next few years. Engineering runs through my blood, Im going to stay in the maritime industry for a while. Even after being at sea, my plan is to possibly open an engineering company that supplies and supports yachts with certain components and services. While having fun on the side of course !

Passports

Ireland

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Mountain Biking, Hiking, Motocross, Watersports, Motorsports, Working on my project cars, 4x4ing, Snowboarding, Scuba diving and Gym.

Experience

2nd Engineer

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Prometej

Key responsibilities: Contractor management and supervison Full inventory management and control Servicing and problem shooting Main engines, Generators and aux equipment Electrical repairs and problem shooting Simrad and Eglobe Experience and problemshooting. Starlink experience and problem shooting, Network system modifications(Access points, Switches, Running Ethernet cables) Maintaining AC and Galley compressors, heat exchangers and Fancoil units. Williams Jet Tender and Outboard Rib Maintenance, launching, Guest drop off and pick ups. Atlantic crossing and island hopping through Bahamas Line Handling with coming into and leaving port, Anchor dropping when necessary. Facet Sewage Plant experience and maintenance, Tecma toilet experience and problem shooting. Underway problem shooting ( Issues experienced while doing the Atlantic crossing ) Sourcing and organising spare parts Niad Stabiliser Experience Pump Replacements and rebuilds Charter Guest experience

2nd Engineer

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024
S/Y Tiara II

Key responsibilities: 20 year Lloyds survey, which included replacing of stern tube, full respray and other structural welding. Responsible for planned maintenance (Using Idea) Condronia AC handlers and pumps removed and rebuilt. Maxwell capstans removed and rebuilt Pneumatic and electrical repairs and problem shooting Hydraulic hose replacements and repairs on valve blocks and solenoids, including the plc controllers and relays Jet Tender and jet ski experience launching and maintaining. Crossing done from Turkey to South of France (5 Days) Docking and line work when leaving and entering port. Hamann sewage plant experience, maintaining and rebuilding.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 2
AEC 1

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA Small Craft Radar
Advanced Open Water Diver
Superyacht Deckhand Course

Languages

EnglishFluent
FrenchBeginner

References

5 references

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