Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Hobbies and Interests
Training
PROGRAMS
Timeline
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Dale Kruger

Dale Kruger

Jakobstad

Summary

Dynamic and sociable professional with a strong 'can-do' mindset, characterized by determination and motivation to embrace new challenges. Extensive experience in engineering and project management has honed the ability to transform innovative ideas into successful outcomes, fostering a deep appreciation for the satisfaction derived from completing complex projects. Global travel and diverse work environments emphasize the importance of effective communication within teams and engagement with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds. Passionate about driving projects to fruition while cultivating collaborative relationships that enhance team performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Beamex
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisting and delivering Beamex hardware and software products and services to companies, helping them streamline and digitalize their calibration processes.

Technical Engineer and Systems Team Leader

Baltic Yachts
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for the design, engineering and writing of functional descriptions for the HVAC, plumbing and propulsion systems. I support the sales team in building the contractual technical specifications for new projects and support them during client meetings. In addition to this I support the after sales team when needed, whether it be for warranty or service. As a team leader it is my responsibility to make sure my team and I meet the deadlines and targets we have for our projects.

Chief Engineer

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin VI
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • On completion and successful launch I was responsible for the preventative maintenance and running of the vessel. This involved maintenance of the IT, electric systems (12/24vDC, 230/380vAC, basic PLC), HVAC, plumbing and engine and propulsion. I was responsible for the planning and management of the ship yard periods in order to complete the warranty, rest point and maintenance lists.

Build Engineer and Owners Representative

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin VI
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • I was involved in the conceptional design of the yacht. This included detailing the build specification, researching the components to be installed on the yacht and building the vessels maintenance and management system in the Idea software. My role involved Project Management from the clients side, where I worked closely with the Baltic Yachts team to ensure we delivered the yacht on time and to the owners wishes.

Chief/Second Engineer

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin V
09.2008 - 09.2015
  • Starting as a second engineer and moving up to chief engineer. I was responsible for the maintenance and running of the vessel. This involved maintenance of the IT, electric systems (12/24vDC, 230/380vAC, basic PLC) HVAC and engine and propulsion, as well as planning and managing the ship yard periods and two major refits. In this time I also built the vessels maintenance and management system in the Idea software.

Chief Engineer

Sailing Vessel Mariette of 1915
04.2007 - 04.2008
  • I was responsible for the maintenance and running of the vessel. This involved electric, HVAC, engine maintenance and carpentry as well as planning and assisting the management of a large refit.

Deck Engineer

Motor Yacht Rasselas II
09.2006 - 04.2007
  • I was responsible for the maintenance and running of the deck equipment and tenders for the vessel. I also assisted the other engineers during larger maintenance periods.

Delivery Crew

Yacht Deliveries SA
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • I was part of a team of 4 who delivered a new vessel to a client from Cape Town, SA to St Lucia in the Caribbean.

Education

Hoylake Sailing School
08.2013

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Hoylake Sailing School
11.2011

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Hoylake Sailing School
04.2011

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Hoylake Sailing School
12.2010

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Hoylake Sailing School
11.2010

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Hoylake Sailing School
11.2010

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Bluewater Training
11.2007

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Bluewater Training
11.2007

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Bluewater Training
11.2007

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Varsity College
11.2005

High School - undefined

Maritzburg College
11.2004

Skills

  • Project magament
  • Subcontracting management
  • Design and specification planning
  • Specification review

LANGUAGES

English, Mother tongue
Swedish, Good knowledge
Afrikaans, Good knowledge

Hobbies and Interests

Bicycling (anything from commuting to competing), skiing, running, swimming and multisport events.

Training

  • OPTIMA, Jakobstad, Finland October 2020 – October 2020 Occupational Safety Card - Focus on safety in the work place. Valid until 10/2025
  • Warsash Maritime Academy , Warsash, England September 2016 – September 2016 Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques - Seafarers who hold an existing personal survival techniques (PST) certificate are required to complete this updating training course. The training took place both in the classroom and at their pool facility, where attendees were required to be fit enough to undertake the in-water practical drills, similar to those undertaken on the original PST course.
  • Warsash Maritime Academy , Warsash, England September 2016 – September 2016 Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting - This was a one day classroom based course that involves group work. The content was focused on controlling fire fighting operations on board ship, organising and training fire parties, fixed firefighting systems and fire investigations.
  • Warsash Maritime Academy , Warsash, England September 2016 – September 2016 Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - This was a practical one day fire course involving use of breathing apparatus, hoses, nozzles and extinguishers. It involved entering into simulated scenarios where teams enter building with live fires and rescue the "injured" person while fighting the fires.

PROGRAMS

I have used AutoCAD and IronCad as drawing platforms, IFS as an ERP and DDM as a Project data management tool over the last few years.

Timeline

Project Engineer

Beamex
03.2022 - Current

Technical Engineer and Systems Team Leader

Baltic Yachts
02.2019 - 03.2022

Chief Engineer

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin VI
07.2017 - 10.2018

Build Engineer and Owners Representative

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin VI
09.2015 - 06.2017

Chief/Second Engineer

Sailing Vessel Pink Gin V
09.2008 - 09.2015

Chief Engineer

Sailing Vessel Mariette of 1915
04.2007 - 04.2008

Deck Engineer

Motor Yacht Rasselas II
09.2006 - 04.2007

Delivery Crew

Yacht Deliveries SA
06.2006 - 08.2006

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Hoylake Sailing School

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Hoylake Sailing School

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Hoylake Sailing School

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Hoylake Sailing School

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Hoylake Sailing School

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Bluewater Training

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Bluewater Training

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Bluewater Training

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Varsity College

High School - undefined

Maritzburg College

Hoylake Sailing School
Dale Kruger