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Yanis Nedjar

@Yanis

Versatile French engineer with a strong team-player mentality

Marseille, France
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
Sole Engineer+2

About

Versatile French engineer with a strong team-player mentality, seeking a temporary role while awaiting my SV EOOW Oral. Open to long-term positions for the right program. Experienced in system commissioning, and technical setup including AV /IT and major shipyard projects aboard private and commercial vessels.

Personal Details

Age26 years
GenderMale
ResidenceFrance

Career Objective

Y1 and longevity with the same owners.

Passports

France

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Fitness IT/Computering Combat sports Cinema

Experience

Engineer

Jul 2024 - May 2025
M/Y Reduce

Sole Engineer on the 36m, 490GT full-aluminum new build catamaran Reduce by Silver Yachts, launched mid-2024. Present from shipyard through launch, sea trials, and multiple international yacht shows, From Hong Kong to Florida. • Responsible for all technical operations, maintenance, spares management, and vessel wellbeing, including managerial duties when required. Led commissioning of systems post-prototype, resolving issues in-house to minimize costs. • Fully Set up and Managed AV/IT systems including KNX lighting automation and Set up from scratch of 40 TB Nas with a media server via plex • Coordinated closely with two shipyards to improve and support future builds. • Powered by 4 Volvo IPS D13C8-B MP engines (4000 HP total with Urea) and 2 Kohler generators. • References available on in referee section

Temporary second engineer

Jan 2024 - May 2024
M/Y Latiko

Major 10-year survey of 44 m Benetti, including ABS, flag state, and multiple other inspections. The shipyard period was heavily focused on the engineering department, covering maintenance, diagnostics, and system overhauls. • C32 main engines, Kohler and John Deere generators, and auxiliary equipment including Seadoo, Castoldi, and Yamaha standing jets. • Although offered a permanent role by the captain, the position was predominantly deck-focused (80%) during the charter season, so the contract remained temporary. • Chief Engineer contact is available in my referees section; Captain’s written reference and contact details can be provided on request.

Engineer

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
Explorer Spirit of Ginette

1973 Danish army patroller refitted as a Class 0 deep north explorer Yacht (Spirit of Ginette), 26 m. Responsible for everything technical and set up; From buying all the tools and spare parts to organizing the PMS. • Serviced and overhauled all the systems onboard, did a full rewire and electricity refit (12v,24v, 220v, 400v) and installed a battery parc from scratch. • Cummins QSK 19M M.E, Beta marine and Perkins Gens (96KW), Veem 54 Kw Gyro stabilizer, hydraulic bow thruster and crane. • Installed peplink internet for when at homeport. A lot of AV/IT request from the owners when onboard, I was happy to satisfy them every time (movie, audio system, tv etc…) • Decided to leave after a year due to a prop bearing issue that forced the vessel to be immobilized in Lurssen shipyard, Germany.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

Engine rating (III/4)

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Ocean

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
High Voltage Training
HELM (M)
GMDSS
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
ECDIS
Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Shipboard Safety Officer
Marlins Test

Languages

FrenchNative
EnglishNative