Eldar Isgandarov
Baku,BA
Summary
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer | Maintenance Supervisor | Team Lead with 15+ years of experience in offshore drilling, automation, and process control. Skilled in PLC programming (Siemens S7-1500/300, Schneider Unity Pro), VFD commissioning (Siemens, ABB), and industrial networks (Profinet, Modbus, RS232/485). Proven record in leading maintenance teams and supervising E&I operations across five SOCAR AQS offshore platforms, delivering effective remote and on-site troubleshooting to minimize downtime. International experience with Saipem UAE Hilal & Gasha project, overseeing installation, commissioning, and 24/7 support of automated pipeline systems. Recognized for leadership, proactive maintenance strategies, and strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure offshore environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E&I Engineer
SOCAR-AQS Drilling Company
Baku
02.2020 - Current
- Lead and supervise all electronic automation and system engineering activities across five offshore drilling platforms.
- Provide continuous remote technical support and, when necessary, perform on-site interventions to ensure immediate and effective troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Oversee the operation, reliability, and performance of drilling equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Manage and coordinate a team to resolve electrical and instrumentation issues, maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Implement proactive maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability and reduce critical failures in offshore operations.
Electronic Engineer
SAIPEM
Baku
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Working as an Electronic Engineer on-board PLBH - pipelaying barge Israfil Huseynov.
- Main responsibilities included: Permits to work, electrical isolation, team organizing Troubleshooting, maintaining and operating automatic control systems on the barge (SAS Tensioners, Pipe Handling System, Wartsila Power and Vessel Management System including Switchboards, Engines and Generators, Mooring Winches, Remacut Stinger)
Electronic Engineer
SOCAR-AQS Offshore Drilling Company
Baku
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Servicing of automation drilling systems (PLC (Siemens S7-300 series), DC masters (Siemens Simoreq series) and VFD controllers (Siemens Simovert and ABB controllers)).
Rig Electrician
SOCAR-AQS Offshore Drilling Company
Baku
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Testing and commissioning: Cat Generators 3512B, HONGHUA drilling system SCR (systems control room), DC, AC and VFD motors.
- NOV (Top Drive) and HONGHUA TD (top drive systems).
Programmer
Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan Republic
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: İnstitute of Cybernetics SCB
- İnstitute of Cybernetics SCB
Web master/IT coordinator
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation
Baku
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation
- Responsible for the creation and management of the website www.agf.az.
- Regularly publishing information and news related to gymnastics on the website.
- Providing support for the Federation's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems.
Programmer Assistant
Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan Republic
Baku
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: İnstitute of Cybernetics SCB
- İnstitute of Cybernetics SCB
Education
Computer Science and Process Automation -
Azerbaijan Technical University
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2008
Skills
- Siemens Simatic Step7
- WinCC
- WinCC Flexible
- Eco Win
- Simatic Drive Monitor
- Borland Delphi / C/C
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Problem solving
- Remote support
- Schneider Unity Pro
- MS Outlook
- OC Win XP/7/8/10/11
- OC Win Server 2003
- OC Win Server 2008
- Microsoft Office Packs
- Word
Certification
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) and STCW standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping, 03/2019
- STCW standards of training certification and watchkeeping, 03/2019
- Bentec - Drilling Equipment Training, 09/2016 - 10/2016
- Siemens Simatic - Course ST-7PRO2 / SIEMENS SIMATIC PROFINET, 03/2016
- Siemens Simovert Master Drives(VFD), 05/2015
- Siemens PLC S7-300 - ST-7SYH/ST-7STOE, 09/2011
Languages
- Azerbaijani, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Russian, Full Professional Proficiency
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
- Turkish, Full Professional Proficiency
- Spanish, Elementary Proficiency
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/14/87
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
E&I Engineer
SOCAR-AQS Drilling Company
02.2020 - Current
Electronic Engineer
SAIPEM
02.2019 - 01.2020
Electronic Engineer
SOCAR-AQS Offshore Drilling Company
03.2015 - 02.2019
Rig Electrician
SOCAR-AQS Offshore Drilling Company
05.2011 - 03.2015
Programmer
Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan Republic
02.2009 - 05.2011
Web master/IT coordinator
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation
02.2008 - 12.2008
Programmer Assistant
Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan Republic
02.2007 - 02.2008
Computer Science and Process Automation -
Azerbaijan Technical University