Austin R.

Pugh Engineer/Deckhand
Personal Info: Objective:

Austin.pugh11@yahoo.com As a 24 year-old Mechanical Engineer, I am

(865)806-3515
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Age: 24
Nationality: United States
VISA: US Passport Exp. 2024
Language Spoken: English
Marital Status: Single
Non-smoker
No Tattoos or Piercings
seeking an engineer/deckhand position to
grow into a career. My experience with
mechanical and electrical systems, as well as
my work ethic and positive attitude allow me
to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Available for permanent position
immediately.
CV available at apughyachting.weebly.com

Certifications and Education

STCW 10 Basic Safety Training University of Tennessee 06/2016
MCA Approved Engine Course Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering
MCA Yacht Rating Course High Honors (Magna Cum Laude) 3.67/4.00
IYT Small Powerboat and RIB Master NAUI Open Water
Introduction VHF Radio Operations ENG 1
Security Awareness W/ Designated Duties

Engineering and Deck Skills:

Extensive tender/pwc driving experience Fender and line work

Mechanical, electrical, AV/IT troubleshooting Scuba diving
Small Engine Repair Power tools
Control Interface, Electrical Repair Fluid drain/refills
Rust removal, sanding, painting Wash downs and Waxing

Yachting Experience:

M/Y Avanti (61M Lurssen) West Palm Beach, FL

Engineering/Deck Department Daywork 10/19 - Present
Engineering: shore power convertor replacement, emergency systems testing (watertight doors, fire doors,
emergency intercoms, fire shutters, watertight valves), fresh air intake overhaul, deckhead, insulation and AC Unit
removal, engine room painting and cleaning
Deck: Awlgrip, hullguard and rustlok painting, air grinder experience, rust removal, mold removal

Engineering Experience:

Square D by Schneider Electric Washington DC

Project Engineer (Industrial, Automation, Electrical Distribution Equipment) (06/16 10/17)
Responsible for over $7.5 million of installed equipment across the eastern and southern United States
Specialized in OEM business including equipment such as drives, servo motors, panelboards, switchboards, transformers,
safety switches, control interface, combination starters, etc.
Use of electrical one lines and specifications for custom engineered solutions
 Developed technical proposals by working with customers to define project scopes, gather plans and specifications, and offer
optimal system designs.

Duke Energy Charlotte, NC | Tampa, FL

Monitoring and Diagnostics Center (2014)
Fleet wide predictive maintenance support of Fossil/Hydro power plants (48 sites in 4 regions)
Monitored equipment using Advanced Pattern Recognition technologies, specifically vibration/thermal analysis
Performed site inspections during plant shutdowns on major plant equipment, including steam generators, coal boilers, coal
ash ductwork, etc. for damage assessment and maintenance/replacement recommendations.
Hines Energy Complex Power Plant
Recommended plan of action for plant equipment via full scope outage inspections and reports for combined cycle natural
gas power plant
Improved equipment life through predictive maintenance testing (ultrasonic thickness, oil analysis, infrared)
Improved plant safety through 32 submitted engineering changes compliant with OSHA regulations

Boating/PWC Experience:

Bayliner Capri 21 Owner 2010- Present

- 7+ years of driving experience, including shallow cove navigation, night cruise navigation, day and night docking, day
and night trailering, watersport steering, Williamson turn pickups, and regular 30+ mile cruises.
- Repair Experience: (Mercruiser 350 inboard/outboard) Starter and starter solenoid replacement, bilge pump replacement,
belt and spark plug replacements, propeller reshape, bellows replacement, electrical rewiring, etc.
- Other Experience: line and finder work, wash downs, hull waxes, mold removal, carpet cleaning, repainting, etc)
Kawasaki Ultra 250x Jetski Owner 2015- Present
- 3+ years of driving experience w/ passengers
- Oil top offs, spark plug replacements, wash downs, hull waxes

Relevant Experience:

Electrical/Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Vibration testing on rotating equipment using 3-axis accelerometers to test for bearing faults, shaft imbalances, rotor
imperfections.
- Multimeter electrical testing, infrared thermal testing
Vehicle Maintenance/Repair
- Power tools: (table, jig, circular) saw, impact wrench, nail gun, sander, waxer, drill, lathe, etc.
- Boating experience: Tennessee Wildlife boating license 10+ years, own 21 ski boat, 30 pontoon boat, jet ski
- Full engine overhaul, clutch and throw-out bearing replacement, inner/outer tie rod replacements, upper/lower ball joint
replacements, engine gasket replacements, carburetor flushes, engine wiring harness replacement, rewiring of stereo
system.
- Typical vehicle maintenance (oil change, tire rotations, wash and wax, fluid refills)

Interests:
Growing up on the lake, I have always enjoyed watersports like wakeboarding and skiing, as well as fishing. While in college, I received
my open water certification and fell in love with scuba diving. Diving continues to be my most passionate activity outside of work.
When not on the water, I love backpacking through the mountains and exploring cities I have never been to before.

References:

Andrew Serody Bryant Turffs Chris Barone

M/Y Avanti Professional Yachtmaster Training Schneider Electric
Captain PYT Instructor Executive Sales Engineer
captain@yachtavanti.net BTurffs@gmail.com Christopher.barone@schneider-
electric.com