William Apelu
Auckland
Summary
To secure a diverse and challenging position where I can utilise and expand my mechanical, operational, and digital skills, contributing effectively to the organisation's success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafarer / Marine Engineering Support
Interislander Ferries
12.2003 - 11.2024
- Maintenance and engineering aboard inter-island ferries.
- Engine room watch duties.
- Marine engineering support and safety compliance.
- Certified engine room watch rating.
Sheetmetal Fabricator
Roskill Sheetmetals
11.2001 - 01.2003
- Sheet metal fabrication and engineering work.
- Operated tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
Seafarer / Watch Rating
Columbus Line
02.1998 - 11.2000
- Maintenance and engineering on container vessels.
- Watch rating duties, dangerous goods handling, and safety protocol adherence.
Stevedore / Crane Operator
Nauru Phosphate Co.
02.1993 - 11.1996
- Crane operation and lashing aboard vessels.
- Safe loading/unloading of cargo.
Warehouse & Process Worker
Jerimiah and Scottie (Nauru)
02.1991 - 11.1993
- Picking, packing, stacking, and processing of goods.
- Safe handling and storing of goods.
- Operated forklifts and supported tasks.
Education
Engine Room Watch Rating Certificates -
Tuvalu Maritime School
01.1998
Marine Engineer Class 5 -
MIT – Te Pūkenga
Digital Skills Level 3 -
Digital Passport
Current Forklift Licence - F endorsement + OSH
Skills
- Excellent time management and multitasking
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Effective listener
- Team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hands-on maintenance
- Driving
- Electrical experience
- Fabrication experience
- Innovative problem-solving
- Confined spaces safety trained
- Heights safety trained
- Intermediate emergency knowledge
- Health & safety knowledge
- Certified forklift operator
- Full New Zealand driver’s licence
- Digital Skills Level 3 certified
- Confident using digital tools & technology
- Self-motivated
- Cooperative
- Strong team spirit
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Motorbike Riding
- Fishing
References
Manuela Sunia, Marine Engineer 2nd Officer, Interislander / Programmed Offshore, +64 21 027 51461, manuelasunia@yahoo.co.nz
Timeline
Seafarer / Marine Engineering Support
Interislander Ferries
12.2003 - 11.2024
Sheetmetal Fabricator
Roskill Sheetmetals
11.2001 - 01.2003
Seafarer / Watch Rating
Columbus Line
02.1998 - 11.2000
Stevedore / Crane Operator
Nauru Phosphate Co.
02.1993 - 11.1996
Warehouse & Process Worker
Jerimiah and Scottie (Nauru)
02.1991 - 11.1993
Engine Room Watch Rating Certificates -
Tuvalu Maritime School
Marine Engineer Class 5 -
MIT – Te Pūkenga
Digital Skills Level 3 -
Digital Passport