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Eldar Isgandarov

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, Azerbaijan
06.2008

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
Eldar Isgandarov