Sam Powell
Cornwall,UK
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in troubleshooting, guardianage, and boat handling. Proficient in refits, deliveries, and wood and metal working. Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Engineer (day work)
S/Y Adix (64m)
Falmouth
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Collaborating with chief engineer and full-time crew during extensive refit
- Overhauling various types of pumps and equipment
- Installing and commissioning new systems
Engineer
S/Y Silvertip (34m)
Palma
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Engine and Generator servicing (Lugger, Whisper Power)
- Planned Maintenance using IDEA
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- PLC and electrical system management
Engineer
S/Y Galapago (19m)
Palma
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Engine maintenance and over hauling (Perkins)
- Generator servicing (Oman)
- Overall vessel upkeep
- Owner communication and relationship building
Engineer
S/Y Wanderer (14m)
Palma
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Engine servicing and care (Yanmar)
- Gearbox overhaul (SD50)
- Outboard servicing (Mariner)
- Rigging and plumbing repairs
MCA AEC 1 Instructor
Palma Sea School
Mallorca
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilising MCA AEC course outline to orient yacht crew on marine engineering and safety practices.
- Managed maintenance operations for school vessels aligned with AEC syllabus
Flotilla Engineer/ Senior Base Engineer
The Moorings, Sunsail
Palma
04.2012 - 01.2018
- Management of maintenance tasks throughout fleet
- Overseeing engineering team
- Liaising with external contractors
- Application of warranty claims
Education
NVQ L2 - Activity Leadership
Falmouth Marine School
FalmouthNVQ L3 - Light Marine Engineering
Falmouth Marine School
FalmouthCharter Technicians Course -
Yanmar
Netherlands 2017 -
Charter Technician Course -
BENETEAU
France 2017 -
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Guardianage
- Boat Handling
- Refits
- Deliveries
- Wood and Metal working
Personal Information
- Available: At Request
- Age: 34
- Nationality: British
- Marital status: Single
- Uk Passport
Certification
- ENG 1 Medical Certificate 2025
- MCA AEC L1 2020
- MCA AEC L2 2025
Languages
English
Some Spanish
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Watersports
- Pub Quizzes
- Mountain Biking
Timeline
Engineer (day work)
S/Y Adix (64m)
02.2025 - 06.2025
Engineer
S/Y Silvertip (34m)
03.2023 - 11.2024
MCA AEC 1 Instructor
Palma Sea School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Engineer
S/Y Wanderer (14m)
06.2019 - 10.2021
Engineer
S/Y Galapago (19m)
02.2018 - 12.2021
Flotilla Engineer/ Senior Base Engineer
The Moorings, Sunsail
04.2012 - 01.2018
NVQ L2 - Activity Leadership
Falmouth Marine School
NVQ L3 - Light Marine Engineering
Falmouth Marine School
Charter Technicians Course -
Yanmar
2017 -
Charter Technician Course -
BENETEAU
2017 -
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