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Juan Botha

@juanpierrebotha

Experienced Engineer in the Yachting Industry

West Palm Beach, United States
Available in 1 month
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Sole Engineer+2

About

I am a dedicated engineer with expertise in CAT maintenance, Alfa Laval systems, and HVAC. I thrive on engineering challenges and bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to every task.

Personal Details

Age39 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I am seeking a rotational or seasonal Engineer position aboard a private or charter yacht, with the goal of advancing my career in the yachting industry.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Fishing, Camping, Golfing, Hiking.

Experience

Temporary Relief Engineer

Current
Jul 2025 - Present
M/Y Odessa

Overseeing a yard period including a full engine overhaul, Alfa Laval system rebuild, load bank refurbishment and shaft/propeller rebalancing. Managing a complete CCTV system upgrade, preparing the vessel for annual survey, and leading recommissioning with full operational verification of all onboard systems.

Sole Engineer/Crew Cook

May 2022 - Mar 2024
M/Y MacGuffin

Managed daily engineering maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance scheduling. Maintained twin CAT C18 engines and CAT generators. Assisted with crew cooking duties on a small, family-run vessel.

Sole Engineer

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
M/Y Dreamer

Responsible for engine room upkeep, including John Deere 8 kw Generators and CAT C32 Engines. Extensively cruised the East Coast of the USA & Canada, applying practical engineering skills in vessel maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting.

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansConversational

References

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