William Jared Reay
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Self-driven marine technician with years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining marine engine, propulsion, and steering systems. I am a professional individual who is seeking a maritime repair career for an agency with aligning goals and interests. Below, you will see all of my highlighted skills and achievements which solidify my competency for this position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Technician
Brown's Malise Marine
Deltaville, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical running issues in both mechanical and fuel injected outboard marine engines, ensuring proper function and restoring factory performance.
- Perform factory suggested routine maintenance on a wide range of vessels (12 ft to 36 ft in length) on Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha outboards.
- Vessel refits to include mounting and rigging new Suzuki and Yamaha outboards.
- Total fuel system overhauls to include fuel tank polishing, purging fuel lines, VST rebuilds, and fuel injector cleaning/ replacement.
- Test and restore wiring, circuit breakers, and switches to proper function.
- Installation of navigation (Chart plotters/fish finders, radars, and transducers) and safety equipment (VHF radios and man overboard key fob systems).
- Perform vessel water tests to further diagnose and troubleshoot running issues as well as to ensure proper mounting height of new outboards.
- Manage shop inventory of service parts an supplies, as well as mobile unit for in-field service calls.
- Communicate with customers on a daily basis to provide vessel repair status and make suggestions.
- Mentored junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and best service practices to enhance shop productivity.
Marine Technician
Oyster Cove Boatworks & Yacht Brokerage
Gloucester, VA
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on all models of Yamaha outboard engines.
- Repaired damaged powertrain components to include power head swaps (both short and long block).
- Repaired damaged lower units and performed preventative maintenance by replacing water pumps and compromised shaft seals. Pressure tested repaired lower units to ensure a successful repair.
- Repaired both fuel injected and carbureted engines ranging from 2.5 HP to 450 HP.
- Collaborated with brokers to improve vessel performance and safety.
- Conducted inspections on new and used vessels to address any observed and flaws.
Marine Technician
Zimmerman Marine
Deltaville, VA
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Routine maintenance on marine engines (including diesel and gasoline systems), transmissions, and onboard generators.
- Seasonal layups in the fall and spring commissioning.
- Engage in one-on-one customer service and support.
- Report back to technician supervisors and yard managers daily.
- Weekly maintenance records and reporting on various vessels in boat yard.
- Maintained daily communication with supervisors and managers to ensure efficient yard operations.
- Brief yard crew on daily tasks and provide guidance when needed.
Construction Laborer/Pipe Layer Helper
Henry S. Branscome
Williamsburg, VA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated heavy machinery, including excavators and forklifts, to support construction projects.
- Assisted in site survey and preparation. Installed waterline, sewer, and storm drain pipes on various projects.
Senior Habitat Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
Fairfield, ID
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintain vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects using hand tools, power tools, and other available state equipment.
- Loaded and organized work trucks with necessary equipment in order to maintain two state WMA’s (Carey Lake and Camas Prairie).
- Maintained and operated large scale farm equipment in order to successfully plant over 850 acres of farmland to generate both forage for wildlife and revenue for the State of Idaho.
- Assisted in the installation of new irrigation systems in order to further the development of WMA farm land into higher yield production agricultural fields.
- Planted and maintained WMA food plots for the benefit of wildlife and public use.
- Participate in agency trainings and workshops.
- Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
- Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
- Kept records on herbicide application locations and uploaded treated areas into state database.
Habitat Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
Buhl, ID
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintenance of agricultural equipment including tractors, backhoes, tillers, seed drills, and ATV's.
- Install fences and signs, using posthole diggers, shovels, and other provided hand tools and gas powered equipment.
- Establish WMA Boundaries and section of zones for public hunting use.
- Prepping, planting, and maintaining agricultural fields to promote public hunting opportunities.
- Creating and maintaining pollinator plots.
- Construction, operation, and maintenance of on-site irrigation systems.
- Conducted migratory bird surveys through trapping and banding.
Conservation Intern
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR @ VIMS)
Gloucester Point, VA
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Field and data management support via both land and water access.
- Conducted Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Studies using water samples collected at defined sites and benchmarks.
- Collected and processed water samples (nutrients, chla, TSS).
- Supported maintenance of NOAA’s southern Chesapeake Bay interpretive buoy system.
- Support of Sensitive Species Conservation Program.
- Field support of scientists conducting ongoing tidal marsh and marsh forest ecotone vulnerability studies.
- Collected and processed above/below ground biomass samples.
Environmental Intern
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC)
Middlesex, VA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Property Delineation and Initial Assessment using GPS and GIS applications. Installation of MPPAA (Middle Peninsula Public Access Authority) boundary placards.
- Cleared trail and road networks using chainsaws and other small hand tools.
- Constructed brush piles with cut brush to support on-site game and non-game species.
- Conducted a multi-topic literature review by which I was asked to analyze and synthesize information pertaining to potential beneficial uses of invasive vegetative species management and control.
Marine Operations Vessel Safety Officers Assistant
Virginia Institute Of Marine Science
Gloucester Point, VA
04.2017 - 09.2017
Education
B.S -
Mathews High School
Mathews05-2016
High School Diploma -
Mathews High School
Mathews05-2016
Skills
- Engine diagnosis and repair
- Engine maintenance
- Marine electronics installation and troubleshooting
- Marine plumbing systems
- Fiberglass and gelcoat repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Watercraft inspection
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GPS equipment
- Arc GIS ESRI Suite
Natural Resource Management Work History
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Certification
- ABYC Marine Standards
- Yamaha Marine University V Engine Systems and Rigging
- Honda Marine Performance Training
- Vacuflush certified via aquastar distributors
- VIMS small vessel operator certification
- Virginia Boater Education
- First Aid and CPR Training
- FEMA Emergency Management Training
- HAZWOPER 24 hour
- OSHA 30 hour
- Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification
- Current State Drivers License
- Idaho Off-Highway Vehicle Education Certificate
Timeline
Marine Technician
Brown's Malise Marine
03.2025 - Current
Marine Technician
Oyster Cove Boatworks & Yacht Brokerage
10.2024 - 03.2025
Marine Technician
Zimmerman Marine
08.2023 - 09.2024
Construction Laborer/Pipe Layer Helper
Henry S. Branscome
06.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Habitat Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
03.2021 - 04.2022
Habitat Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
05.2020 - 09.2020
Conservation Intern
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR @ VIMS)
02.2019 - 06.2019
Environmental Intern
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC)
02.2018 - 02.2019
Marine Operations Vessel Safety Officers Assistant
Virginia Institute Of Marine Science
04.2017 - 09.2017
B.S -
Mathews High School
High School Diploma -
Mathews High School