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Venelin Batzov

@venelinbatzov

Experienced Electro-Technical Officer skilled in maritime electrical systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Bulgaria
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior ETO or ship electrical engineer roles focusing on hands-on maintenance, system upgrades, DP and propulsion electrical systems, with collaborative safety-first teams and clear career stability.

I am an experienced Electro-Technical Officer with a master’s specialization in ship electrical equipment and automation from Technical University - Varna. Over decades at sea and onshore I have led electrical maintenance, diagnostics and commissioning across DP2/DP3 vessels, heavy-lift and pipe-laying units.

My core strengths include troubleshooting and repair of propulsion and power generation systems, PLCs, frequency converters, soft starters, transformers, thrusters, UPS and alarm/control systems. I have executed major reactivations, system upgrades and post‑commissioning fault resolution for class and project readiness.

I have managed teams and spare parts logistics to maintain operational readiness, supported vendor upgrades (Kongsberg, Converteam, Rolls Royce, Brunvoll, GE, etc.) and worked under tight schedules in North Sea, Mediterranean, Baltic and worldwide offshore projects. I hold STCW electrotechnical certification and multiple safety and DP training courses.

I bring practical, hands-on problem solving, clear schematic interpretation skills and cross-cultural communication experience to ensure safe, compliant and efficient vessel electrical operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GI

Electro Technical Officer

Greenpiece International

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

Serviced and repaired electrical and propulsion systems on m/v Arctic Sunrise, performing diagnostics on generators, thrusters and control equipment while managing spare parts and an 8-person team.

VO

Electro Technical Officer

Vestland Offshore

Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 (1 month)

Maintained and repaired electrical, DP2 and propulsion systems on PSV Evita II, conducted testing of generators, thrusters and alarm/control systems and supported Kongsberg DP21 operations.

VM

Electro Technical Officer

Valling Ship Management

Aug 2020 - Nov 2020 (3 months)

Reactivated DP2 PSV Neptune Express from lay-up and performed reconstruction, preventive maintenance and upgrades of power generation, distribution and alarm/control systems, and assisted Kongsberg in alarm system upgrades.

BO

Electro Technical Officer

Boskalis

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 month)

Serviced and repaired electrical, DP2 and propulsion equipment on DP2 CLV Spirit, including generators, thrusters, UPS and auxiliary systems to maintain North Sea operations.

HC

ETO / Electrician

Heerema Marine Contractors

Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 (1 month)

Performed post-commissioning troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on SSCV Sleipnir's high-voltage distribution, propulsion converters, PMS and winch PLCs ahead of project mobilization.

JS

Electro Technical Officer

Jasmund Shipping

Feb 2019 - Mar 2019 (1 month)

Maintained and repaired electrical, DP2 and propulsion systems on PSV Markab, servicing generators, thrusters and control equipment and supporting Kongsberg DP operations.

DG

Industrial Electrician

De Guilde Group

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 (2 months)

Built, tested and commissioned building electrical installations including fire/safety/protection systems and main power distribution for construction projects.

VO

Electro Technical Officer

Vetsland Offshore

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 (2 months)

Serviced and troubleshooted electrical and propulsion systems on seismic vessel Nordic Explorer, including PMS K-Chief 500, seismics compressors, thrusters and auxiliary systems.

SA

Offshore Electrician

Saipem

Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Performed electrical maintenance, installation and testing on pipelay crane vessel Castoro 7, including DC converters, cranes, alarm systems and power distribution for project-specific requirements.

CN

Ship's Electrical Engineer

Chios Navigation

Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 (5 months)

Maintained and repaired shipboard power generation and distribution systems on M/V Doric Victory, including generators, HVAC, separators and control systems to ensure vessel operational readiness.

RS

Ship's Electrical Engineer

Riamar Shipping

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 (4 months)

Serviced and repaired electrical generation and distribution systems on M/V Lady Bushra, performing diagnostics, installations and upgrades to meet flag/state inspection requirements.

NA

Ship's Electrical Engineer

Navibulgar

Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 (4 months)

Maintained and repaired electrical and distribution systems on M/V Dimitrovsky Komsomol, including generators, HVAC, boilers and navigation equipment, ensuring compliance with inspection standards.

RL

Electrician

Raxel Engineering Ltd

Oct 2008 - Aug 2009 (10 months)

Executed testing and commissioning of building installations, fire/safety systems and main power distribution for projects in Burgas district.

PC

Electrical Engineer

Planex Complect

Nov 2006 - Sep 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Organized and controlled construction, testing and commissioning of building electrical installations, safety and fire alarm systems and main distribution connections across Varna and Burgas districts.

EA

Electrician

Electrical Distribution – Sunny Beach AD

May 2004 - Oct 2006 (2 years 5 months)

Maintained and commissioned main distribution and meter panels, constructed and tested 0.4/20kV transformers and performed 20kV cable testing in Sunny Beach region.

KL

Ship's Electrical Engineer

Komsul Ltd

May 2003 - Feb 2004 (9 months)

Maintained and repaired electrical equipment and power distribution on M/V Olimp, performing insulation testing and servicing of shipboard systems.

MC

Maintenance Supervisor

Metro Cash & Carry

Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 (1 year)

Organized and led maintenance workshop activities for technical equipment in a large retail facility, overseeing repairs of power/distribution boards, motors, transformers and refrigeration systems.

DS

Ship's Electrical Engineer

Danaos Shipping

Dec 1997 - Mar 1998 (3 months)

Maintained and repaired shipboard electrical generation and distribution systems on M/V Hangin Yokohama, including auxiliaries, alarm/control and navigation equipment.

KO

Ship's Electrical Engineer

K.O.T.C.

Apr 1995 - Jul 1996 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted maintenance and diagnostics of power generation and distribution systems aboard M/V Al Maqwa, servicing shaft generators, inert gas systems, auxiliaries and navigation equipment.

BL

Electrical Engineer of Technology

Burgas Ship Repair Yard Ltd

Jan 1993 - Apr 1996 (3 years 3 months)

Performed diagnostics, testing and repair of electrical systems for ship repair projects, handling generators, motors, cranes and purification systems and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Varna logoTV

Technical University of Varna

Master's degree, Electrical Motors and Appliances

1985 - 1991

Master's level studies in Electrical Motors and Appliances with specialization in ship electrical equipment and automation.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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