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Austin White

Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Dynamic and experienced Mechanic/Installer with a proven track record in the field, excelling in installing, troubleshooting and repairing complex systems. High adaptability, accountability and attention to detail. Able to deliver reliable solutions on-site, ensuring client satisfaction and minimizing liability. Proficient in a wide array of fields and committed to overcoming challenges in fast-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Mechanic, Installer, Project Designer

A.E.W.S. (self employed)
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2017 - Current

Responsible for: Maintenance, refits, repair and overhaul of all systems on large marine vessels. This includes engines, generators, plumbing, bow thrusters, pump systems: bellows and centrifugal, valves and tankage, waste systems, hydraulics, and light captain work. Also, I have extensive experience in the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems: high and low voltage AC/DC. Series-wound DC motor wiring and programming (golf carts and electric veh). Project planning, estimating, and billing.

Skills also include: commercial graphics installation. Not limited to marine work:

Box trucks, fuel tankers, vehicles, and hull wraps. (City furniture trucks, Palmdale tankers, P.F. Chang's wallpaper, Formula One at Hard Rock Heineken Box Lounge, Detroit Tigers spring training facility, and multiple boat wraps throughout Florida) Window films and architectural wraps.

Proficient at automotive mechanics, household and property maintenance, plumbing, wiring, and landscape lighting.

Ability to see ingredients and causes of problems/failures in their raw form. Avoiding their manifest as a larger issue.

Attention to limiting damage and liability

Able to read architectural elevations and take proper measurements.

Multi tasking with attention to detail.

Able to drive large vehicles and back trailers (non CDL)

Road Mechanic, Technician, Installer

Advanced Marine
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2010 - 01.2017

Responsible for maintanence, repairs and installation of all marine related systems. Engines, Plumbing, generators, electrical, Radar and satnav.

Troubleshooting, maintanence, refit of engines and propulsion systems. Which included:

Picking up and launching boats by trailer

Electrical installs AC/DC and troubleshooting

Install and troubleshoot generator systems and switch gear

Radar and GPS install and calibration

Hydraulic systems and maintenance.

Plumbing and tankage

Estimating and billing

Ability to work on the road, perform on site repairs at remote locations.

Ability to multitask with attention to detail

Ability to troubleshoot and avoid failures at sea

Road Mechanic, Technician, Installer

Nick Solino Marine
Ft Lauderdale , FL
01.2006 - 01.2010

Mobile dockside marine repair service from Palm Beach to Key Largo. Subcontracted by Bass Pro shops and Travis boating center for outboard rigging.

Maintenance, refits, repair and overhaul of all systems on marine vessels.

Suzuki outboards, dedicated engine installer/rigger

Troubleshooting, install and repair of generator systems and switchgear

Plumbing and tankage

Satnav install and troubleshooting

High and low voltage AC/DC electrical systems new install and troubleshooting.

Hydraulic systems and maintenance

Picking up and launching boats by trailer

Ability to work on the road and perform repairs at remote locations.

Attention to limiting damage and liability

Ability to multitask with attention to detail

Construction Assistant

Jeff Ketay construction G.C.
Boca Raton, FL
01.2003 - 01.2006

Responsible for all elements of residential construction for private customers.

Punchout work

Framing

Drywall

Tiling.

Concrete and block

Roof work

Keeping all the equipment running

Overseeing subcontractors

Meeting with building and permitting inspectors.

Making sure all the corners met (metaphorically) when the job was done

Education

Volvo Diesel D-Tronic Level One. Yamaha Suzuki Mercury Bombardier Dealer Certification - Technical Certification

Marine Mechanics Institute
Orlando, FL
02-2002

GED -

Kamiakin High School
Kennewick, WA
01-1996

Skills

  • Engine and equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Plumbing and tankage
  • Spraying/painting urethane finishes and awlgrip with HVLP air gun
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Project design and over sight
  • Attention to detail and liability
  • Ability to solve problems on the road
  • Communication
  • Responsive and Reliable
  • Able to complete tasks
  • Adapatability/aptitude for new challenges
  • Ability to face adversity
  • Trustworthy
  • Experienced
  • Team player

Timeline

Freelance Mechanic, Installer, Project Designer

A.E.W.S. (self employed)
01.2017 - Current

Road Mechanic, Technician, Installer

Advanced Marine
01.2010 - 01.2017

Road Mechanic, Technician, Installer

Nick Solino Marine
01.2006 - 01.2010

Construction Assistant

Jeff Ketay construction G.C.
01.2003 - 01.2006

Volvo Diesel D-Tronic Level One. Yamaha Suzuki Mercury Bombardier Dealer Certification - Technical Certification

Marine Mechanics Institute

GED -

Kamiakin High School
Austin White