Keith Jacob

Marine Engineer- Yacht Captain- Contractor - Environmental Monitoring - Maritime Operations - Science Support - Instrument Technician - Electrician -

Langs Beach, Northland, New Zealand

About

Maritime Operations Professional with 20 years at sea on superyachts globally including the polar regions, high/mid latitudes and the tropics. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of mutli-million dollar assets including life support systems with predominantly only onboard/on base resources successfully minimising down time and running costs. Trade trained Instrument Technician / electrician and a certificate in engineering detailed drafting. Proficiency as a Field Technician collecting environmental monitoring and fisheries research data. Proven skills as skipper of sailing yachts up to 42m in self supported long term maritime expeditions including high latitudes and crew in polar regions. Engineering, Maritime Operations and Planned Operation and maintenance of life support systems at sea and in extreme environments including a year at Scott Base, Antarctica during covid isolation with no resupply for 7 months.

Experience

  • Mate on vessels Seawatch + Seaworker. at Seaworks Ltd NZ
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

  • Engineer at Heritage Expeditions
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Protected Species Liaison - Set Net Fisheries. at Department of Conservation (DOC)
    Jul 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Field Research Assistant at University of Canterbury - Marine Ecology Research Group
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 · 3 mos

  • Base Engineer (Water) - Fire Crew - Winter SAR team. at Antarctica New Zealand
    Aug 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Operation and maintenance of life support systems, Fire Fighting Crew and SAR team member.