Rauf Alirzayev
Sumqayit
Summary
With 15 years of experience in designing and maintaining technical products, this fastidious Instrumentation Engineer is dedicated to achieving incomparable accuracy. Expertise lies in ensuring that all instrumentation solutions perfectly align with performance tolerances and budgetary thresholds. Takes pride in consistently exceeding customers' technical expectations while also meeting their financial needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Instrument and Automation Engineer
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Plan, manage, and oversee the implementation of: DCS, ESD, F&G and MMS systems in the plant
- Participate on SAT and FAT activities to ensure the successful installation, integration, and commissioning of the systems
- Providing client representation and ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and safety regulations
- Conduct functional testing to validate system performance and compliance with project requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the systems, minimizing disruptions to operations
- Optimize system performance through monitoring, maintenance, and calibration
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to team members and new employees
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality control procedures
- Assess operational readiness and support the transition phase to ensure successful operations
- Collaborate with contractors, stakeholders, and operational teams to address technical and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented industry best practices in the selection, installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instruments.
- Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals.
Field System Engineer
Turan Drilling and Engineering Company (KCA DEUTAG and Socar AQS JV)
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Executes routine check-ups of instrumentation equipment according to maintenance schedule plan, workload, manpower availability, company procedures and priorities via SAP (work order)
- Work closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects
- Installation, calibration and troubleshooting of drilling Instruments/Equipment’s
- Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools Performing inspects, testing, and commission of facility systems
- Loop tuning, control scheme improvements, sequence improvements, and monitors defects in ICSS and other automation systems
- Reduced downtime by performing regular system maintenance checks and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
Lead Instrument and Control Technician
BP Caspian - West Chirag Oil & Gas Platform (Offshore)
04.2013 - 09.2019
- Responsible to deliver safe, reliable maintenance aligned with BP's Values and participate in safety programs
- Responsible for planned maintenance activities within the instrument department and reacting to critical and non-critical breakdowns
- Analyzed engineering designs and suggested improvements and modifications
- Provides I&C Engineering support to technical eMoCs and Engineering Queries Inspect, testing, and commission of the facility systems.
- Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following unexpected events or incidents involving process controls infrastructure.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from operators and utilizing their input to optimize system performance and usability.
- Developed custom programming scripts for various PLCs, improving process automation capabilities while reducing operator intervention requirements.
- Provided training to junior technicians, fostering a team-oriented environment that promoted continuous skill development.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
Automation Specialist
CNIM-Azerbaijan LTD
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Installing and terminating electrical, pneumatic and fluid connections
- Inspecting and testing the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults
- Removing, repairing, adjusting and replacing components
- Calibrating components and systems
- Familiarity about several kinds of Perilous involved in work area and essential safety measure to be done for the safe work
- Capacity to do job alone by following Safety rules & regulations
- Good Experience in the Plant Maintenance and commissioning.
- Developed and maintained automated systems, ensuring seamless functionality and minimal downtime.
Electronics Engineer
Azenco JSC-Sumgait Technologies Park (STP) - Electric Equipment Plant
07.2011 - 02.2012
- High voltage equipment testing laboratory
- Medium voltage type tested panels Schneider electric SM6: CM2-voltage transformer for insulated neutral system
- DM1—A single-isolation circuit breaker
- CM-voltage transformers for earthed neutral system
- IM-incoming or outgoing unit
- QM-fused-switch combination unit.
Electronics Engineer
TRANS-TS LLC-The Electric Equipment Plant
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Install and maintain wiring, control systems
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- Consulted with team regarding functional tests to report pertinent technical information.
Electrical Technician
Sumgait Electricity Network JSC
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technologies
Sumgait State University
Azerbaijan07.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Automation
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical solution development
- Process Control Optimization and Development
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Control systems integration
- Field Instrumentation
- Training and mentoring
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
Certification
- Permit to Work Authorization
- Electrical Isolation Authorization
- CompEx (Ex01, Ex02, Ex03, Ex04)
- 7032 FOUNDATION FIELDBUS SYSTEMS AND DEVICES
- 7304 DeltaV SIS with Electronic Marshaling Maintenance
- 3500 Rack Operation and Maintenance - Bently Nevada
- Instrumentation Trade Certificate–The Certificate is issued by TTE -Petrofac on behalf of the City & Guilds group
- Fire and Gas Training certified by MICROPACK F&G
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix/Logix500 PLC Certificate- EIT
Systems handled:
EMERSON: DeltaV DCS
EMERSON: DeltaV SIS
EMERSON: Asset Monitoring System (AMS)
Bently Nevada 3500 Monitoring System
Autronica F&G System
Man Turbo
Languages
Azerbaijani
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Chief Instrument and Automation Engineer
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
05.2024 - Current
Field System Engineer
Turan Drilling and Engineering Company (KCA DEUTAG and Socar AQS JV)
09.2019 - 05.2024
Lead Instrument and Control Technician
BP Caspian - West Chirag Oil & Gas Platform (Offshore)
04.2013 - 09.2019
Automation Specialist
CNIM-Azerbaijan LTD
02.2012 - 04.2013
Electronics Engineer
Azenco JSC-Sumgait Technologies Park (STP) - Electric Equipment Plant
07.2011 - 02.2012
Electronics Engineer
TRANS-TS LLC-The Electric Equipment Plant
06.2010 - 07.2011
Electrical Technician
Sumgait Electricity Network JSC
09.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technologies
Sumgait State University
- Permit to Work Authorization
- Electrical Isolation Authorization
- CompEx (Ex01, Ex02, Ex03, Ex04)
- 7032 FOUNDATION FIELDBUS SYSTEMS AND DEVICES
- 7304 DeltaV SIS with Electronic Marshaling Maintenance
- 3500 Rack Operation and Maintenance - Bently Nevada
- Instrumentation Trade Certificate–The Certificate is issued by TTE -Petrofac on behalf of the City & Guilds group
- Fire and Gas Training certified by MICROPACK F&G
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix/Logix500 PLC Certificate- EIT
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