Kyle L. Henry
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Accomplished Marine Mechanic with a proven track record at Yacht Management South Florida, showcasing expertise in diesel engine repair and exceptional time management. Known for enhancing vessel performance and reducing downtime through strategic maintenance and effective customer communication. Skilled in welding and team building, consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising workmanship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Mechanic
Yacht Management South Florida
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Met tight deadlines without compromising workmanship standards through efficient time management strategies.
- Supported customer satisfaction with effective communication regarding repair progress, timelines, and potential issues.
- Prevented costly delays on construction projects through proactive planning for essential maintenance during periods of reduced activity or scheduled downtime.
- Reduced downtime for clients by promptly addressing emergency repair requests and prioritizing critical issues.
Marine Mechanic
Hinckley Yacht Services
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Met tight deadlines without compromising workmanship standards through efficient time management strategies.
- Supported customer satisfaction with effective communication regarding repair progress, timelines, and potential issues.
- Enhanced vessel performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Installed and tested steering gears, sanitation and refrigeration systems, cabinetry, electrical systems and accessories.
Marine Mechanic
Ross Marine
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Met tight deadlines without compromising workmanship standards through efficient time management strategies.
- Supported customer satisfaction with effective communication regarding repair progress, timelines, and potential issues.
- Enhanced vessel performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Ensured smooth operations for marine vessels by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Marine Mechanic
Sailcraft Service
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Met tight deadlines without compromising workmanship standards through efficient time management strategies.
- Supported customer satisfaction with effective communication regarding repair progress, timelines, and potential issues.
- Reduced downtime for clients by promptly addressing emergency repair requests and prioritizing critical issues.
- Boosted client confidence in service quality with detailed documentation of all performed maintenance activities and recommendations for future actions.
- Enhanced vessel performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Millwright
Millwright Local 1607
09.2008 - 08.2020
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
Littleton, CO05-1997
Skills
- Boat steering systems
- Sterndrive repair
- Gasoline engine repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Marine plumbing systems
- Fuel system diagnostics
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Strut alignment
- Rudder installation
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team building
Prior to my time as a Millwright I served in the Us Navy as a construction Mechanic.
Maintained battalion motor pool. Preformed maintenance and repairs as needed. Served five years, from 1998-2002
Timeline
Marine Mechanic
Yacht Management South Florida
07.2024 - 02.2025
Marine Mechanic
Hinckley Yacht Services
10.2022 - 06.2024
Marine Mechanic
Ross Marine
03.2021 - 09.2022
Marine Mechanic
Sailcraft Service
08.2020 - 04.2021
Millwright
Millwright Local 1607
09.2008 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
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