Ben Saukuru
@bensaukuru
I maintain and repair marine engines, hydraulics, and vessel systems.
FijiWhat I'm looking for
I've worked as Chief Engineer and Second Engineer aboard vessels including Rodds Bay Tug, Krishnan Barge, Maximum Ferry, and M/Y Lohengrin.
I manage engine room duties, maintenance, breakdown reporting, bunkering, hydraulic and electrical systems, refrigeration, pumps, and deck watchkeeping. I've also supported fishing repairs, tender launching and driving, deck maneuvers, and crew operations.
I'm a Diploma-qualified Marine Engineer and Certificate III Diesel Fitter with more than five years of marine engineering experience, focused on reliable servicing, clear reporting, and teamwork at sea.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Engineer / Second Engineer
Island Endeavour
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Responsible for engine room duties, deck watchkeeping, assisting crew in fishing, repair works onboard, and writing reports on engine room jobs and maintenance.
Second Engineer
M/Y Lohengrin
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 (5 months)
Assisted Chief Engineer with cleaning and maintenance in the engine room and deck area, maintained hydraulics and electrical systems, helped in deck maneuvers, and handled tender launching and driving operations.
Second Engineer and Chief Engineer
Bligh Water Sailing Fiji Limited
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Assisted Chief Engineer, managed engine room duties, conducted stock takes, reported breakdowns, performed maintenance, and handled bunkering and diving bottle filling.
Chief Engineer
Sea Quest Fiji Limited
Jan 2011 - Feb 2014 (3 years 1 month)
Managed engine room duties, regulated refrigeration systems, monitored bunkering, worked on machine breakdowns, updated engine log books, and reported engine conditions to the office.
Cadet Engineer
Solander Pacific Limited
Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 (9 months)
Monitored engine and fish hole temperatures, conducted stock takes of engine filters, and worked with the Chief Engineer.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Australia Pacific Technical College
Certificate III in Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting), Mechanical Trade
2015 - 2015
Completed a Certificate III in Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting).
Fiji National University
Diploma in Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering
2004 - 2010
Completed a Diploma in Marine Engineering, graduating in 2011. Achieved a Class 4 Certificate of Competency.
Cathedral Secondary School
Fiji School Leaving Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed the Fiji School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 2003.
Availability
Location
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