Alex Burduzhel P.Eng.
St. Catharines
Summary
Highly experienced and results-driven Marine Electrical Engineer with over 16 years in maritime operations, including 13 years at sea as an Electro Technical Officer (ETO) and 3.5 years in shore-based shipbuilding and engineering design for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaker project - Canada’s largest and most complex ship program. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, holding a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, with extensive expertise in vessel systems design, maintenance planning, class and flag compliance, and technical project management. Strong communicator and team leader with a deep understanding of ISM/ISO standards and marine electrical and automation systems. Adept at coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, managing contractors, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Electrical Engineer / Electrical Systems Specialist
Canal Marine & Industrial Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Supported the engineering development of Canada’s next-generation Polar Icebreaker, ensuring compliance with Lloyd’s Register Rules, TP127, IEC standards, and environmental regulations.
- Led coordination and integration of complex vessel systems, including power distribution, main and emergency diesel generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, compressors, valves, and instrumentation networks.
- Oversaw the design and verification of electrical equipment arrangements (EEA), cable routing, and terminations across multiple subsystems (fuel oil, lube oil, compressed air, MDG, EDG, HVAC, etc.).
- Collaborated with mechanical, structural, and regulatory teams to resolve cross-discipline design issues.
- Prepared technical reports, Electrical diagrams, Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
- Reviewed vendor submissions, ensured conformity to class requirements, and coordinated technical clarifications with suppliers and System Responsible Engineers.
- Maintained operational safety and adherence to marine electrical codes and environmental protection standards.
Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
Various International Fleets (Bulk Carriers)
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Maintained safe and continuous operation of all shipboard electrical and electronic systems, including main/auxiliary power generation, propulsion control, automation, and navigation systems.
- Conducted fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance to minimize vessel downtime.
- Supervised installation and calibration of sensors, control panels, and monitoring systems.
- Ensured compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code and flag/class requirements.
- Assisted Chief Engineer in technical planning, dry-docking preparations, and performance evaluations.
- Actively contributed to safety management meetings and environmental protection initiatives onboard.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University Odessa Maritime Academy
Odessa, Ukraine06-2014
Skills
- Vessel Technical Operations & Maintenance
- Marine Electrical & Automation Systems
- ISM, ISO, and Class/Flag Compliance
- Dry Docking & Refit Supervision
- Planned Maintenance & Reliability Improvement
- Marine Safety and Environmental Protection
- Budget Control & Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Project Management & Engineering Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Marine PMS
- AutoCAD, Cadmatic, eShare, Jira
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Electrical design tools, schematic and layout software
- Familiar with Lloyd’s Register, DNV, and Transport Canada requirements
Accomplishments
- Contributed to the design of the largest and most advanced icebreaking vessel ever built in Canada, aligning engineering deliverables with regulatory and environmental standards.
- Maintained zero safety incidents during 13 years of sea service through proactive maintenance and strong safety culture promotion.
- Led successful implementation of system-level modifications and optimization tasks that enhanced vessel reliability and maintainability.
- Recognized by senior management for exceptional cross-departmental coordination and problem-solving in multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Certification
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) – Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- STCW Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Certification
- Marine Electrical and Automation Systems Trainings
- Advanced Fire Fighting, Safety, First Medical Aid, Life Saving Appliances, Environmental, and Risk Management Courses
Other Information
• Permanent Resident of Canada
• Based in St. Catharines, Ontario
• Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class G), personal vehicle available
Timeline
Marine Electrical Engineer / Electrical Systems Specialist
Canal Marine & Industrial Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
Various International Fleets (Bulk Carriers)
01.2009 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University Odessa Maritime Academy