jonathan stokes cv june 2016
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Jonathan Stokes - EngineerEmail - [email protected] Skype – jpstokes74 USA cell +1 561.222.4662UK cell +44 (0) 7580.926.933
Personal Details
D.O.B 11/04/1974British, USA B1 visa exp.2019 SingleClean UK/USA driving licenseHealth – good, non-smoker (Eng 1- April 2018)Current Location – West Palm Beach, FL.
Profile/Objective
I started super yachting in 2005 after a 10 year land based engineering career in the UK. I have worked on various sized private & charter motor yachts ranging from 112-252ft. After obtaining my Y3 COC, my goal is to obtain a permanent position on a professionally run motor yacht 60m+.
Maritime Qualifications
C.Eng III/3 (Y3 COC) Padi Open Water DiverHelm Certificate Operational Level Marlin Security Awareness CourseAdvanced Sea Survival RYA Powerboat Level 2*Advanced Firefighting Training
Career Summary
May 2016 – June 2016 - Freelance Engineering Work
M/Y Elandess – Relief 2nd Engineer (196’ Abeking & Rasmussen) Assist Chief Engineer during shipyard period, after boat sold. Work through survey worklist, full rebuild of fuel purifier, assist Cat tech with generator re-build, and day to day breakdowns.
January 2015 - January 2016 Freelance Engineering Work
M/Y Polly – Relief Chief Engineer (135ft Alloy Yacht) two months.Florida to St.Maarten and Caribbean cruising, including charters
M/Y Imagine – Relief Chief Engineer (164ft Trinity) two months.Preparing boat for FLIBS, carrying out routine maintenance and dealing with a list of breakdowns. M/Y Lagniappe – Relief Chief Engineer (136ft Intermarine) returned again to cover one month Shipyard period in San Diego M/Y Paraffin – Relief Engineer (197ft Feadship ) one month.Recruited for Atlantic crossing, as an extra watch keeper.
M/Y Rock It – Relief 2nd Engineer (198ft Feadship ) three months. Assisted Chief Engineer in shipyard warranty period and watch keeping. M/Y Lagniappe – Relief Chief Engineer (136ft Intermarine) four months.Stand in as relief engineer whilst yacht recruited a full time engineer. Organized and completed routine maintenance tasks, engineering breakdowns and A.V repairs & upgrades for upcoming season
December 2013 – December 2014 Freelance Engineering Work
M/Y Lady Kathryn V – Relief 2nd Engineer (200ft Lurssen ) one month.Assist Chief Engineer and perform watch keeping duties on crossing from Florida to Antigua. Stand in for chief for 7 days.
M/Y Gladiator – Relief Engineer (147ft Feadship – F45 Vantage ) two months.Assist Chief Engineer and perform watch keeping duties on Atlantic crossing.
M/Y Bella Vita – Relief Chief Engineer (147ft Feadship – F45 Vantage ) five months.Relief Engineer, 5 month refit in Rybovich shipyard after boat sold. Work included full paint job, interior refit & annual survey work, alongside running engineering works throughout.
M/Y Lagniappe – Relief Chief Engineer (136ft Intermarine) 2 months.Assisting engineer in yard period during 15 year survey.
Other Freelance Engineering Work
MY Polar Star - Relief 3rd Engineer (208ft Lurssen) 2 months, Nov-Dec 2012SY Roshearty - Yard Engineer (183ft Perini Navi) 3 months, Feb-Apr 2012
MY Katrion – Relief Chief Engineer (126.5ft Feadship) 2 months, Dec 2008 – Jan 2009Princess Mariana - Relief 3rd Engineer (252ft Royal Denship) 3 months, Aug – Nov 2007MY Aviva II - Engineering daywork (197ft Oceanco) 2 months, Feb – Mar 2006
Full time positions
M/Y Bellissima – Chief Engineer (127ft Baglietto) - December 2013 – February 2014Joined yacht in California and cruised Baja Peninsula for 2 months. Resigned due to drastic crew re-structure.
M/Y Lagniappe – Chief Engineer (136ft Intermarine) - Jan 2013 – December 2013Responsible for maintenance of all engineering, audio visual and I.T systems onboard. Completed 2 major yard periods in Ft.Lauderdale and season cruising East Coast of USA and Nova Scotia.MTU396 12V(4000HP+)
MY Aurora Dignitatis - Engineer (88ft Ferretti) - June 2012 – Oct 2012Day to day running and maintenance of all engineering systems onboard, operating MTU2000 M93 engines (3500HP). Busy charter yacht cruising around the Bahamian Islands, helping out in all departments. Completed yard period (5yr survey), preparing yacht for sale at FLIBS.
MY Privacy - 2nd Engineer (155ft Christenson) - Feb 2009 – Feb 2012Cruising Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean. Completed several yard periods including full paint job in 2011 and major engine room works. During the 3 years I was on board, we went through the auxiliary systems one by one completing full overhaul of systems. Assisted on deck when required.
MY Big Aron - 2nd Engineer (153ft Royal Denship) - May 2008 – Nov 2008Cruising South Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal transit and onto Caribbean Sea. Stood in as Chief Engineer for the last month of employment. 2x 820kW CAT 3508B DITA diesels
MY Mustique - 2nd Engineer (180ft Trinity) - Jan 2008 – May 2008Completed Caribbean season and Atlantic crossing on Dock Express. 2 x 1230kW CAT 3512B DITA diesels
MY Lady In Blue - 2nd Engineer (171ft Amels) - Aug 2006 – July 2007Day to day running of all engineering systems onboard, operating Cummins KTA38 engines (2400HP). Completed 2 yard periods, 2 haul outs and 2 Atlantic crossings.
MY Revitality - Engineer (112ft Baglietto) - Mar 2006 – May 2006Day to day running and maintenance of all engineering systems onboard, operating MTU4000 M90 engines (5000HP). Resigned due to lack of professionalism on board.
MY Rasha - Sole Engineer (112ft Ferretti) - April 2005 - Dec 2005Day to day running and maintenance of all engineering systems onboard, operating MTU4000 M90 engines (5000HP). Cruising Mediterranean. Completed 3 month yard period in Ancona, Italy.
Neilson Activity Holidays - Flotilla Engineer - Feb-Nov 2004, Feb-Apr 2005Completed pre-season yacht fit-out/maintenance on 100+ mono hull sail yachts (30-50ft). Responsible for all routine maintenance tasks and breakdowns on fleet throughout the season whilst in port and at sea. Cruised Ionian Sea, Corinth Canal and around Peloponnese.
Pre yachting Qualifications
ICI/Zeneca/Syngenta - Fine Chemicals/ Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer - Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Sept 1991 – Feb 2003Provided planned maintenance and breakdown cover for heavy plant chemical process works. Carried out mechanical/electrical fault diagnosis whilst rectifying faults. Interpreted, worked to and modified engineering working drawings. Worked as part of a multi-disciplined maintenance team. Later moved into role as contractor foreman and resource manager for specific production plant.Completed full trade apprenticeship as an Instrument Artificer.
Education
Bradford & Ilkley CollegeBTEC Higher National Certificate in Instrumentation & Control Engineering 1994-1996BTEC Ordinary National Certificate in Engineering 1991-1993Mirfield High School – 10 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) 1987-1991
Interests
Golf & any ball sport, Music, Food, Wine, Travel, Reading
References
Joris Van Der Tang - Chief Engineer – MY Elandess Hendrick Jacobs, Captain – MY Rock ItEmail : [email protected] Email : [email protected]
Luke Hammond, Captain – MY Polly Mark Twin, Captain - MY Bella Vita/MY Lagniappe/MY ImagineEmail : [email protected] Email : [email protected]
Barry Bramhill, Captain - MY Lagniappe Swayne Thomas, Chief Engineer – MY GladiatorEmail : [email protected] Email : [email protected]