David Baker
Professional info
Objective
To win a Facilities Management position delivering innovative and tailored solutions for clients in infrastructure, sustainability or property management. I seek to utilise my project management skills and capability in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, HVAC, OH&S, Fire Strategy, ICT, Security & Risk and proven track record of delivering client service built on trust and reliability.
Personal Profile
Degree qualified engineering profession, with a demonstrated ability to achieve agreed outcomes on time and within budget, in an environment with demanding personalities across a wide range of disciplines. A client-focused team player with a proven ability to rapidly develop new skills, adapt to challenges and deliver value to multiple stakeholders.
Achievement
I bring a strong track record of delivering against KPI’s including zero harm to both crew and clients.
Work experience
Adora was a busy private vessel with full-time live-aboard owners cruising the Eastern Med for the Summer season. Responsible for servicing all equipment and assisted in finalising Benetti warranty issues.
Second Engineer M/Y Adora
June 2012 – October 2012
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Conversational Studied during a year long student exchange to Chile
2010 - present
2010 - present
Second Engineer M/Y Double Trouble (Ex-La Naturalle Dee)
April 2010 – May 2012
Employed as a permanent member of a 10-person crew based in Monaco. Responsible for planning and execution of a wide range of maintenance projects and system upgrades.
Assisted with major refit at La Ciotat Shipyard ensuring vessel compliance with all ABS/MCA requirements leading to a change of flag and successful sale in Oct 2011.
Vessel returned to shipyard for further upgrades from new stabilizers to complete new entertainment & VSAT systems.
Employed on short-term contract for the charter season.
Successfully overcame some highly challenging issues within extremely tight deadlines. A very busy season, cruising Pacific North West with live-aboard owners who departed only to facilitate charters.
Assisted in completion of Marshall Islands Enhanced Survey, allowing boat to charter.
Sole Engineer M/Y Golden Boy II
June 2009 – September 2009
Education
Sole Engineer - M/Y SUDAMI
September 2008 - April 2009
Employed as Chief Engineer for a busy Charter season in Europe, the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Florida Keys. Joined yacht in Europe and completed Atlantic crossing. Completed survey and yard period in Italy. Worked as part of an effective team to produce first class charters.
Responsible for all engine room management; worked with the Inace Shipyard to complete and oversee all warranty work.
Relieved Captain of his responsibilities during his vacation.
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Mate / Engineer - M/Y CALIXAS
December 2007 - May 2008
Employed as start-up crew for an innovative and award winning new build by Calixas Yachts. An exciting and challenging position involving responsibility for all engineering duties in this new shipyard and their flagship vessel.
Responsible for engineering duties including repairs, cost control, ensuring vessel met all marine survey recommendations, haul out and trouble shooting of 'new boat' engineering and mechanical issues.
Culminated in successful sale and delivery from Florida to new owners in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Mate / Engineer - M/Y ECHO
May 2005 - December 2006
Involved in extensive re-fit and re-painting of the hull; assisted in bringing ECHO in line with Class requirementsafter previous owner allowed ABS survey to lapse. gained valuable experience with installation, maintenance and repair of all onboard yacht systems.
Cruised Florida Keys and the Bahamas. Gained valuable experience in boat handling and utilized this opportunity to acquire new engineering skills while ensuring the exterior and toys were maintained to the highest standards.
Exceeded optimum professionalism and high level of service required with owners/guests.
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Certificates
Management:
ISM / SMS & ISPS
External Contractor Relationships
Medical Care at Sea
Procurement & Budgeting
Reports
Work Schedules
Written & Electronic Logs
Entertainment:
Apple
B.E.S.T.
Crestron
Domotics
Fusion
Kaleidoscope
KVH
Sea Tel
Sky
Engines:
Caterpillar
Detroit Diesel
MTU
Mercury
Yamaha
Electrical Generation:
Caterpillar
Cummings
John Deer
Northern Lights
Onan
Fire Detection &
Suppression Systems:
Autronica
Kidde Co2 Deluge
FireBoy -Xintex
FM200
Honeywell
Kidde Co2 Deluge
Ultra Fog
Air conditioning:
Aqua air
Cruise air
Dometic
Heinman & Hopman
Water makers:
HEM
Idromar
Village marine
Water makers Inc.
Stabilizers:
Benetti Stabtech
Naiad
Quantum
Vosper
Ongoing Improvement
Repair/Maintenance Programs:
Bilge Detailing
Inventory Control
Cleaning
Grinding
Organising
Painting
Skills
Chief Engineer M/Y Nassima
March 2013 – September 2015
As Chief Engineer, I was responsible for on board management of all engineering, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, hydraulics, security, international safety management, satellite communication, entertainment and IT networking systems, warranty issues, written procedures and safety drills. I managed all regulatory requirements working with the classification society (American Bureau of Shipping) and the Flag State (Cayman Island Shipping Registry).
I employed a team, replacing initial crew and retrieved vessel from the Caribbean returning it to the South of France in preparation for marketing the vessel at Mediterranean boat shows for either sale or charter. After a successful first charter season, the crew were discharged and I was responsible for overseeing an extensive warranty and commissioning program, including managing and directing shipyard employees and external contractors.
For each of the three years, the crew departed at the end of each season leaving me on board to manage the vessel program on behalf of the owner, who named his private yacht after one of his construction projects, the Nassima Royal Hotel, Dubai. NassimaRoyalHotel.com
Skills
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Top team engineering management
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Strong negotiating, verbal and written communication
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Financial and administration management
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CAPEX, Budget and Asset management
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Leadership and team building experience
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Proven Project and Contract management
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Purchasing and supplier relations
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Advanced computer literacy
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Customer service and troubleshooting problems
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Planned Maintenance to meet annual audit requirements for compliance and certification