Miryaqub Musayev
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Senior Production Operator with over 10 years of experience in offshore oil and gas operations at BP. Proven expertise in control room operations, production optimization, and process safety, with hands-on leadership across wells, manifolds, compressors, and utilities. Recognized for contributions to major projects including the commissioning and start-up of the ACE platform and leading the largest TAR in the AGT region. Qualified Issuing and Isolating Authority, with strong knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and trained in MEMIR emergency response. Skilled in both technical operations and team leadership, with a safety-first mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Skilled/Control Room Operator
BP Exploration
Baku
11.2018 - Current
- Monitor and optimize process parameters through DCS systems (ABB / Emerson) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.
- Lead emergency response actions from the control room during drills and live incidents, in line with MEMIR training and BP emergency response procedures.
- Safely manage plant operating modes, including start-ups, shutdowns, and process transitions, ensuring compliance with operating envelopes and minimizing downtime.
- Respond effectively to alarms, process deviations, and upsets, applying structured risk assessment and escalation protocols to maintain asset integrity.
- Record and report production performance data in EnergySys and Sherlock, ensuring accurate handover and management visibility.
- Collaborated with process and petroleum engineers and technicians on projects requiring technical expertise.
- Apply, authorize, and maintain overrides and inhibits within the Control of Work (eCoW) system, ensuring proper risk assessment, communication, and timely restoration of safeguards.
Senior Production Operator
BP Exploration
Baku
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Conduct daily inspections of production equipment and process systems to identify faults, malfunctions, and potential hazards, ensuring asset integrity.
- Lead production operations across wells, manifolds, separators, compressors, and utilities to deliver safe, reliable, and optimized output in alignment with BP operating standards.
- Manage critical operating phases — including start-ups, shutdowns, process isolations, leak and pressure testing, SPA participation in leak testing, and TAR execution — ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Authorize and control safe work activities through eCoW, serving as Issuing Authority for high-risk permits and ensuring robust risk assessments and barrier management.
- Maintain and validate production reporting in Palantir, PIMS, Backbone MAXIMO, and SAP Fiori, providing accurate data for management decisions and performance tracking.
- Mentor and coach junior operators, strengthening competence in safe systems of work, alarm management, and process optimization.
- Contribute continuous improvement by identifying operational risks, raising IRIS cards, and actively contributing to HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA reviews.
Process Engineer Trainee
BP Exploration
Baku
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported process engineering team in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing production system performance.
- Assisted in process troubleshooting and root cause analysis, collaborating with senior engineers to identify corrective actions.
- Contributed to data collection and reporting using BP tools (e.g., PI, Palantir, PIMS) to support daily production and integrity reviews.
- Participated in HAZOP, HAZID, and risk assessments, gaining exposure to BP safety and risk management processes.
- Assisted in the development of operating procedures and documentation, ensuring compliance with BP standards.
- Engaged in training and mentorship programs, developing competence in process safety, flow assurance, and equipment operations.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, including energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and process optimization projects.
Production Engineer Intern
SOCAR
baku
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted the production engineering team in monitoring well and facility performance, collecting, and analyzing daily production data.
- Supported short-term production optimization activities, including well tests, choke management, and chemical injection performance reviews.
- Participated in continuous field visits and equipment inspections to gain a hands-on understanding of operations and integrity management.
- Supported engineers in troubleshooting production bottlenecks and documenting technical recommendations.
- Gained exposure to reservoir, wells, and facilities integration, developing knowledge of production systems from subsurface to export.
- Recognized for optimizing well operating parameters, resulting in a significant increase in well production rate.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot Watt University
Scotland08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum And Reservoir Engineering
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Currently ASOIU
Azerbaijan06-2013
Skills
- Process optimization and continuous improvement
- Risk assessment and system analysis
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Dynamic Risk Assessment
- Digital Tools & Reporting: EnergySys, Palantir, Sherlock, PIMS, PI Vision, SAP Fiori, MAXIMO, MS Office Suite
- Process Management: Start-ups, shutdowns, isolations, leak & pressure testing, TAR execution, SPA participation
- Control Systems: ABB & Emerson DCS
- Project Involvement: Commissioning & start-up of ACE (first remote-controlled offshore platform), DWG TAR rollout (2017, AGT region)
- Emergency Response: MEMIR-trained, incident command support, drill coordination
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Multi-Skilled/Control Room Operator
BP Exploration
11.2018 - Current
Senior Production Operator
BP Exploration
11.2014 - 11.2018
Process Engineer Trainee
BP Exploration
09.2013 - 11.2014
Production Engineer Intern
SOCAR
06.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum And Reservoir Engineering
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Currently ASOIU
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