Oiler / Wiper CV example
A first Oiler / Wiper CV, written for someone with no yacht job yet. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- South African
- Date of birth
- 25 February 2003
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), Afrikaans (native)
Profile
First-season crew looking for a Oiler / Wiper position. STCW and ENG1 in hand, with daywork on a 40m motor yacht and a background in marine engineering ashore. Strong in engine room housekeeping, tank soundings and readings and lube oil and filter changes. Non-smoker, fit and happy to work long days. Available now for a seasonal or permanent position.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Engine room housekeeping
- Tank soundings and readings
- Lube oil and filter changes
- Serviced diesel engines, generators and outboards
- Traced electrical faults on 12V and 24V systems
- Kept job sheets and parts records up to date
Skills and education
Hand tools and fitting, Bilge and strainer cleaning, Permit to work discipline, Logbook record keeping. Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Interests
Scuba diving, skiing, travel
References
Captain of the 40m motor yacht
Daywork employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Line manager
Boatyard and engine dealer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Oiler / Wiper guide
Chief engineers hire for attitude and a mechanical background more than for paperwork. Former motor mechanics, plumbers, fitters, apprentices and ex-navy ratings do well. Some come from commercial shipping, where oiler and wiper are standard ratings. You need STCW Basic Safety and an ENG1 at the very least. An AEC or an Engine Room Watch Rating certificate puts you ahead of the queue. Expect to be tested on how you handle tools, how you follow instructions and whether you keep turning up when the job is filthy and nobody notices.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
Gets you hired
- AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course)
- Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW A-III/4)
- Powerboat Level 2
- Mechanical or electrical trade qualification
QuestionsSee what a Oiler / Wiper earns
What tickets should a Oiler / Wiper CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate and PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties) first, each with the date it was issued. Then add AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course) and Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW A-III/4) if you hold them.
How long should a Oiler / Wiper CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.