2013 – 2023
Carpentry
Sole Trader
Duties and client references are available upon request.
Justin Fitzell
Deck Hand
- Phone
- +27 (0) 72 052 3030
- justinfitzell1983@gmail.com
Profile
Justin is a versatile professional with over 20 years of experience across a range of industries, including technical installations, project management, and carpentry. His multi-faceted background has equipped him with a unique skill set that includes logistical planning, contractor relations, and hands-on technical expertise. Recently, Justin has taken strides towards specialising in the yachting industry, completing a comprehensive array of maritime certifications in 2023, such as STCW and RYA courses, along with a SuperYachting SA Deckhand Course. With a proven track record in roles that demand precision, leadership, and technical acumen, Justin has honed transferable skills valuable to yacht operations. His experience extends geographically, having worked on projects not just domestically but also across Southern Africa, adding an international dimension to his profile. Armed with maritime qualifications, including UK Maritime & Coastguard and SAMSA Seafarer Medical Certificates, and a distinct professional background, Justin is poised for a seamless transition into a rewarding career as a deck hand in the luxury yachting industry.
- Visa
- B-1/2
Experience
2012 – 2013
Installer
MTT Structures
Regions covered: contracts around Southern Africa including Congo, Tanzania, Northern Cape, Swaziland, Botswana, and Mozambique.
- Installation of custom and standard structures
- Marquee tents and tensile structures
2010
Appointed Trainee and Technical Services Representative
International Paints
- Technical service to contractors
- Applications of specialised surface coatings
- Site and workshop visits and reporting
2010 – 2012
Rigging Manager
Prosound
Notable events: Queen - We Will Rock You (JHB), Comrades Marathon, Vodacom July, Ballito Pro, Nut Cracker, Phantom of the Opera, ANC 100 Years, Bush Fire.
- Rigging for events
- Managing structures, staging, LED screens
2008 – 2009
Assistant Site Supervisor, Senior Site Supervisor, Project Manager
Rand Sandblasting
2005 – 2007
Apprentice
CarMike Plumbers
- General plumbing
- Staff management and HR
2002 – 2005
Assistant to the Owner
Electro Sound
- Labour, materials controls
- Technical installation of electrical and data signal systems
- Wiring and commissioning
Education
2002
Matriculated
Northwood High School
Certificates
2023
Designated Security Duties
STCW
2023
Elementary First Aid
STCW
2023
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
STCW
2023
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
STCW
2023
Personal Survival Techniques
STCW
2023
Personal Watercraft Certificate of Proficiency
RYA
2023
Powerboat Certificate Tender Operator
RYA
2023
Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling
RYA
2023
Radar Course
RYA
2023
RSA VHF SRC
2023
SuperYachting SA Deckhand Course
Skills
- Hard Skills
- Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, Varnishing, Sandblasting, Corrosion Protection, Rigging and Staging, Maritime Safety, Navigation, Personal Watercraft, Powerboats
- Soft Skills
- Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Crisis Management, Customer Service
References
- Darren Beaty
- Electro Sound
+27 83 659 1732 - Mike Wheeler
- CarMike Plumbers
+27 82 572 8729 - Mathew Laing
- Rand Sandblasting
+27 11 955 3505 - Kriban Thambiren
- International Paints
+27 83 637 7910