Objective
I have specialised in the Rigid Inflatable Boat Industry for the last nine years covering all aspects from repair, servicing, building, surveying and designing, for the leisure industry, workboat industry and the military.
Experience
2009-2009 Naval Architect – Madera RIBS B.V, Netherlands
Job Description: -
Design of General Arrangements for Rigid Inflatable Boats which include a 12.5m super yacht tender that had to have computer controlled systems, subtle deck lighting, fresh water shower system and to be designed with flowing lines that were pleasing on the eye. Other General Arrangements included large seating quantities for military purposes including the boarding of other vessels and these had to accommodate all the equipment and the radio system to which the Military requires.
Another aspect of my job included the placement of all the Electrical Pipe Runs for all the electronics to be run so that they did not interfere with any of the other systems on board the vessels and cover over any inspection hatches, Also the positioning of the Deck and Hull Drainage Systems so that any water that entered the vessel was removed as quickly and easily as possible.
Part of my job description is to carry out Weight Calculations for new builds so that accurate Power Prediction calculations can be derived, and also for boats that have been built already to check whether the boat has been made too heavy in production or whether initial calculations were accurate. The Power Prediction calculations are a follow on from the weight calculations to calculate the type and quantity of engines required and the given cruising speed and top speed of the vessel.
I have had to carry out detailed AutoCAD drawings of products and vessels that are already in production and update and increase the accuracy of the overall dimension and attributes.
The remainder of my job description included new concepts and designs including feasibility studies into whether the concept is viable.
2005-2007 Marine Engineer - Clipper Ventures plc / Zapcat Racing Ltd, UK
Job Description: -
My role within this company covered many different areas in two departments of the company; the first department is working for Clipper Ventures Plc, this is where I was part of refurbishing a fleet of 10 identical yachts that race around the world and this included re-anti-slipping, fiberglass work and engine maintenance. Also I was responsible for the stock control of the store that contained all the equipment for the 10 Round the World Yachts, the 8 retired (training) Round the World Yachts and all the race equipment, show equipment and the spares for the Zapcat National Race Circuit.
The second department was working for Zapcat Racing Ltd and this involved Engine maintenance, mainly Tohatsu 50HP Outboard engines that are used for Zapcat Racing. I had to be able to maintain and repair, diagnose and scrutinize the engine to a specific tolerance. I was also required to be able to start the engines once they had been submerged in water. As well as Tohatsu Outboards I also dealt with Mariner Outboards and yacht inboard engines.
Secondly I was to carry out inflatable tube repairs, both in PVC and Hypalon® Material. The method between the two different types of material is very different and is carried out under different conditions. The types of repairs varied from small pinholes to over 3m rips.
I was Technical support on all the race events as well as setting up for all the events at the different venues around the UK.
Part of my job was to carry out boat repair / damage surveys and new purchase surveys; this was due to my knowledge of the product and my ability to repair them.
As stock controller I had to initiate a stock control system of all the parts and accessories for the Zapcats as well as a purchase order system for customers and to order replacement parts.
Lastly I had to create Engine training course and a tube repair course that I had to travel around the UK training people how to look after and maintain the boats.
During my employment with Zapcat Racing Ltd, I had to carry out many different testing procedures on the boats for performance and fuel types; this also included a waterproof system for the engine, alternative gear mechanisms, engine protection systems, propeller guards and tiller mechanisms both on land and on the water.
At one event I was also called upon to act as a co-pilot for a one day National Race Championship.
2000-2005 Workshop Supervisor - Rib Service Center, UK
Job Description: -
My primary role within this company was Engine maintenance and Servicing, this included Outboard Engines from many different manufacturers including Mariner, Mercury, Tohatsu, Honda, Force and Yamaha from little 2HP through to the 250HP Engines. Also Inboard Diesel engines from Mercury, Yamaha and Yanmar coupled to water jets or stern drives.
I was responsible for PVC and Hypalon® tube repairs from small cuts to large rips and also complete tube replacement.
Part of the Job role was to build new Rigid Inflatable Boats from little 3.1m tenders to 8.5m cabin RIBS and also to refurbish them, this involved different engines, GRP Hull work, New General Arrangements, Rewiring and re-conditioning.
I carried out many boat repair surveys, condition report surveys and damage surveys and then implemented the findings of the reports.
I was responsible for stock control to make sure we had all the parts required to get the job done and on time without any delay as well as Customer Relations.
As Workshop Supervisor I had three members of staff to supervise to make sure that they had all the parts and equipment that they required, to make sure that the jobs were carried out efficiently and to a high standard of quality and to train them in any areas which they required.
Education
1999-2003 Southampton Institute, UK.
Bsc (Hons) Yacht Manufacture and Surveying, Grade - 2:2
1997-1999 Coventry Blue Coat C of E School, UK. A-Levels: Design - B, Music - B, General Studies - D.
1992-1997 Coventry Blue Coat C of E School, UK.
GCSE’s: Math’s - B, English -B, English Literature - A, Dual Science - B, Religious Education - C, Design - A, Music - B, Geography - B.
Certification
RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Advanced Powerboat,
RYA Safety Boat, RYA Windsurfing Level 2.
Skils
SKILLS:
Marine Engineer / Surveyor,
Repair GRP boat hulls, Service marine engines, gearboxes and stern drives, Build and assemble new builds, Carry out and compose written survey reports for damage or purchase boats.
Tube Repair
Repair inflatable tubes in either Hypalon® or PVC material.
AutoCAD design,
Use AutoCAD for boat and console layouts, create technical drawings.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft: - Word2007, Excel2007, Access2007, PowerPoint2007, Publisher2007, Outlook2007, Project2007.
Serif: - DrawPlus x2, PagePlus x2, PhotoPlus x2, WebPlus x2.
AutoCAD 2010
Rhino