Experience

SECTRE Maritime Group
• South Africa
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director

  • Sep 2018 - Present


MY Coral Ocean

• Senior ETO/AVIT Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2018

  Responsible for all electrical, electronic, AV and IT operations on a 75m charter yacht operating a dual season in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Areas of expertise focused on bridge navigational systems, satellite communications (TVRO and VSAT), power generation, PLC and electronic control, audio-visual integration and information technology networking through the vessel. Responsible for all electrical, electronic, AV and IT operations on a 75m charter yacht operating a dual season in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Areas of expertise focused on bridge navigational systems, satellite communications (TVRO and VSAT), power generation, PLC and electronic control, audio-visual integration and information technology networking through the vessel.



MY Coral Island

• Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2016

  Maintenance of on-board electronic and electrical systems but specifically: - AV and entertainment equipment (e.g. TVRO, IPTV, AV HDMI/CAT3 distribution, Crestron, XBMC, QNAP, etc.) - IT aspects including all on-board servers (Microsoft Servers), switches (Dell Layer 2/3), gateways (Astaro Sophos and Kerio), access points (MERU, Cisco and Pepwave) and data connectivity (VSAT, WiFi, 4G Routers, etc.) - Maintenance and monitoring of all radio, satellite and other communication equipment (e.g. Seatel VSAT/TVRO, Fleet, SAT C, GMDSS, GSM, PABX, etc.) - Fault finding for electrical components of main and auxiliary systems - Ad hoc maintenance and monitoring (e.g. cranes, lighting, batteries, interior equipment, etc.) - Upkeep of the alarm, monitoring, control and other automated systems - Bridge equipment including navigational aids (e.g. TRANSAS, autopilot, GYRO, etc.) - Power generation on the vessel including switchboards and electrical distribution - Hold engine watches and knowledge of various services and auxiliary systems Show less



SY Selene

• 2nd Engineer & AV/IT Officer

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for the ongoing AV (i.e. Crestron, TVRO, Kaleidescape, CCTV, etc.) maintenance and support on the yacht. Coverage of all IT aspects (servers, networking, system upgrades, and routing) including installation and commissioning of 3G & Wi-Fi connectivity as contingency for primary VSAT and secondary systems (i.e. Fleet 77 and Sat C). Ensuring communications and data/VOIP/PBX operability, general engine room (e.g. generators, engines, water makers, air conditioning, etc.) and auxiliary systems maintenance or troubleshooting (i.e. hydraulics, electrics & pneumatics). Show less



MY Eminence

• France
• Real Estate

• Assistant Engineer & ETO

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Supported ETO and engineering team during refit – primarily electrical maintenance, multimedia (AV), IT & communication installations. The tasks primarily consisted of Crestron commissioning, IDEA management, GSM antenna & terminal installation, UHF & VHF setup/installation, electrical testing & repair (e.g. breakers/relays, USB hub installations, etc), contractor management, cable routing, tender Bluetooth installation and lighting configuration, CCTV and bridge console upgrades (wind speed alarm - PBX & buzzer, backlighting, VHF bridge wing handsets, etc). Show less



Unilever

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

  Installation and commissioning of 39 automated packing lines as part of a new €75m ‘greenfields’ factory. Responsibilities included project & budget management, artisan & operator coordination, safety & software integration, electronic & electrical fault finding, TPM implementation, utilities integration, and ad hoc problem solving.

• Supply Chain Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Technical implementation, expertise and ongoing support of projects at 15 contract manufacturers. Process analysis & improvement, quality & engineering auditing, project management, electro-mechanical SPC (statistical process control), and safety & environmental compliance.

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Multi-disciplinary factory support services, TPM principles & application, process engineering, instrumentation & control, IP-based communication systems, and planned/preventative maintenance scheduling & support.



Velociti Solutions

• United States

• Project/Programme Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

  Manage and support the start-up and operational requirements of IT based loyalty programmes throughout South Africa. Manage and support the start-up and operational requirements of IT based loyalty programmes throughout South Africa.