EMIL AGHASANOV
LEAD INSTRUMENT & CONTROL ENGINEER
Xirdalan,Azerbaijan
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Instrument and Control Engineer with extensive experience in leading installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects across a wide range of industrial sectors, including cement plants, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Proven expertise in managing power systems, PLC programming, SCADA, and DCS systems, as well as optimizing operations to minimize downtime and reduce costs. Adept at developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, adhering to KPIs, and ensuring project budgets are optimized. Demonstrated leadership in team training, remote commissioning, and project supervision under challenging conditions, including COVID-19 restrictions. Committed to driving efficiency, improving system reliability, and ensuring safety standards are met across all engineering operations. Experienced with control systems design and programming. Utilizes advanced techniques to enhance process efficiency and reliability. Strong understanding of automation technologies and troubleshooting methodologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Lead Instrument and Control Engineer
Oil Refinery Plant
Baku, Azerbaijan
2024.01 - Current
- Reviewed, and optimized Preventive Maintenance (PM) strategies
- Tracked and adhered to performance-based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Developed training programs
- Managed procurement processes
- Optimized budgets
Chief Instrument & Control Engineer
SOCAR DOWNSTREM MANAGMENT
2022.10 - Current
- To control daily commissioning activities: Loop check and functional test
- To support planning team preparation of Sap PM modules
- Task list & SoW reviewing
- Creation master data equipment & function location
- Take a role Asset Criticality Analysis with STORK company
- Troubleshooting DCS&ESD System alarms
- PTW and LOTO procedure applying to live system
Chief Electronics & Automation Engineer
NORM CEMENT PLANT
Baku
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Supervised remote commissioning of a new palletizer line and a 20k ton six-compartment new cement silo under COVID-19 restrictions.
- Successfully commissioned APCS (Advanced Process Control System) – Process Expert System to enhance process efficiency.
- Developed and maintained E&A maintenance plans, ensuring operational reliability.
- Created a critical and operational spare parts strategy to enhance plant efficiency.
- Prepared and managed OPEX & CAPEX budgets for electrical and automation projects.
Electrical and Automation engineer
NORM CEMENT PLANT
2014.10 - 2018.12
Led the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems in a 5000-ton/day cement plant.
- Oversaw power systems: 6.3 kV, 0.69 kV, 0.4 kV VFDs & motors, power transformers, switchgear, emergency diesel generators, UPS, rectifier 110VDC systems, 110kV GIS, and hot gas generator burners.
- Implemented online vibration monitoring systems .
- Optimized cooling tower efficiency.
- Led FAT & SAT for electrical & automation panels to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Managed and optimized DCS Siemens PCS7, PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300, S7-400), and Siemens HMI systems.
Automation technician
NORM CEMENT PLANT
2012.11 - 2014.10
Contributed to the turnkey project of Norm Cement, participating in engineering preparation strategies and specialized training programs. Played a key role in cement field engineering prior to project handover.
Automation Engineer
STANDARD SERVICE LLC
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Participated in the installation and commissioning of the SCADA system at Binagadi Oil Company.
- Contributed to the commissioning of tank level systems and control valves at Azeri M-I Drilling Fluids LLC and Heydar Aliyev Baku Deep Water Jacket Factory.
- Played a key role in the installation and commissioning of the warehouse lighting project at BP.
- Leveraged strong programming skills to develop custom scripts for PLCs, HMIs, and other control system components used in automated machines.
Education
Bachelor degree - Information Technologies and Control System
AZERBAIJAN STATE OIL AND INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY
Azerbaijan 2006.09 - 2010.06
Master degree - Information Technologies and Control System
AZERBAIJAN STATE OIL AND INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY
Azerbaijan 2011.09 - 2013.06
Skills
Simatic Manager Step7,PCS 7
TIA portal
MS Office Suite
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/16/88
- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-agasenov-96482063 Nationality: Azerbaijani
Certification
Internship - Schneider Electric Baku
Timeline
Honeywell DCS & ESD system maintenance training, Dubai
2024-08
Lead Instrument and Control Engineer
Oil Refinery Plant
2024.01 - Current
Industrial communication protocol Modbus training
2023-12
Emerson Dubai (Pack 3 PLC training)
2023-10
ABB Türkiye Switchgear & Relion series relay
2023-08
Yokogawa JCCP, Japan
2023-01
Project Management
2022-11
Chief Instrument & Control Engineer
SOCAR DOWNSTREM MANAGMENT
2022.10 - Current
Chief Electronics & Automation Engineer
NORM CEMENT PLANT
2019.01 - 2022.01
Vibration Analysis ISO CAT 1 & 2 (Ankara – Topaz center)
2018-11
Siemens Step 7 System-2
2018-07
Siemens Simatic PCS 7 V8.1
2017-04
Microsoft Excel Advance Level
2017-02
Radiation Training (Ankara Nuclear Research & Training Center)
2015-10
Siemens Cemat V8.1 Siemens Germany
2015-01
Electrical and Automation engineer
NORM CEMENT PLANT
2014.10 - 2018.12
Cement plant - Türkiye Trachim Cement Plant
2013-03
Siemens Simatic PCS 7 V6
2013-03
Automation technician
NORM CEMENT PLANT
2012.11 - 2014.10
Master degree - Information Technologies and Control System
AZERBAIJAN STATE OIL AND INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY
2011.09 - 2013.06
Automation Engineer
STANDARD SERVICE LLC
2011.01 - 2012.01
Internship - Schneider Electric Baku
2010-09
Bachelor degree - Information Technologies and Control System
AZERBAIJAN STATE OIL AND INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY
2006.09 - 2010.06