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EMIN ALIZADA

EMIN ALIZADA

PROJECT MANAGER/TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER/VESSEL ASSET MANAGER
Baku, Azerbaijan,

Summary

Accomplished professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in major onshore and offshore projects within the Oil & Gas industry, specializing in Engineering, Quality, and HSE disciplines for leading companies such as Saipem and BP. Proven track record includes the successful installation of multiple subsea templates, jackets, and production topsides, demonstrating exceptional project engineering capabilities. Expertise encompasses vessel construction, refurbishment, upgrades, and maintenance, with a strategic focus on enhancing the Azerbaijan State Fleet. Recognized for effective management of refurbishment projects and preparation of offshore vessels for complex marine operations in the Baltic Sea region.

Technical professional with proven track record in project management and technology integration. Known for driving successful project outcomes through effective planning and execution. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing project needs. Expertise in risk assessment, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

Marintel
10.2024 - Current

Project: Marine Telecommunications and Integration Projects


  • Managing project scope, schedules, and resources
  • Developing commercial and technical proposals, planning and managing project budgets
  • Coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
  • Leading project execution while maintaining quality standards
  • Providing telecom and mechanical engineering expertise for FEED, detailed design, and commissioning phases
  • Overseeing technical design, deployment, and post-implementation activities
  • Performing engineering management tasks and reviewing design deliverables
  • Preparing and review design, commissioning, and work pack documentation
  • Reviewing vendor documentation and manage package engineering
  • Mentoring engineers and designers
  • Supervising project activities and conduct offshore surveys when required
  • Coordinating Project Engineering activities

Offshore Jacket Transportation & Launch Manager – Key Position

CNGS Group
02.2024 - 08.2024

Project: D33 Jacket Transportation, Launch & Installation at Baltic Sea


  • Managed the safe and effective execution of the project work scope in accordance with approved operating procedures, including mobilization, deck and subsea activities
  • Reviewed and approved of all project engineering documentation
  • Participating in all stages of preparation activities
  • Providing support in project fleet readiness, participating in condition, OVID and Class Surveys of Project vessels, self-launch barge, heavy crane vessel, AHT’s, harbor tugs, etc.
  • Providing advice on planned marine operations
  • Focusing on critical path activities and awareness of parallel works
  • Ensuring compliance with Management of Change (MOC) procedures
  • Conducting and/or participate in safety activities such as Toolbox Talks (TBT), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Management of Change, Risk Assessments (RA) etc.

Freelance Marine Technical Advisor

Various companies in Oil & Gas, Construction/Engineering Fields
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared and submitted to third parties, Class and Government Authority the Technical documentation related to vessels compliance surveys
  • Prepared vessel compliance survey programs and reports
  • Assisted with matters related to vessel logistics
  • Conducted technical analysis and provided advise to the customer
  • Prepared statements on fleet vessels technical condition and requirements for condition surveys, OVID, repair, maintenance and preservation
  • Prepared and submitted for approval various procedures related to offshore installation and construction activities

Project Manager

AMEC
03.2023 - 07.2023

Project: Alternative Energy, Marine Hydrogen/Methanol Engines, Subsea Pipelines Installation


  • Ensured management of the projects in accordance with budgetary, HSE, quality standards and customer requirements, compliance with HSE and environmental requirements during the project implementation, preparation of project progress reports, implementation of the projects according to quality requirements, budget, scope of works and schedule
  • Determined the personnel, equipment and materials required for successful project implementation
  • Coordinated Project Engineering activities
  • Coordinated mechanical, structural, electrical and SURF discipline engineers

Vessel Assets Manager

Saipem Netherlands
05.2021 - 02.2023

Project: ABSHERON EPS


  • Ensured the correct management, maintenance and efficiency of the assigned Construction vessels and relevant equipment, in coordination with the various Vessel Operation Managers, by definition and monitoring of relevant investment/maintenance budgets and activities, proper certifications and authorizations required for each vessel and equipment assigned
  • Maintenance and upgrade of the Engineering and Construction vessels
  • Verified the proper technical management of long lease vessels in the area, by proper coordination with the Owner and with the involved operational functions
  • Developed proposals for investments and relevant draft of budgets for the assigned vessels
  • Coordinated the technical activities, contributing in this way to the Management
  • Contributed to the performance of vessel upgrading and extraordinary maintenance projects to reach agreed targets in terms of time, cost, technical, quality and safety suitability, the growth of the technical know-how in the assigned area

Senior Asset Maintenance Engineer

Saipem Netherlands
09.2018 - 04.2021

Project: ABSHERON EPS; Shah Deniz Phase 2 (SD2)


  • My mission was to ensure specialized technical support for development and maintenance of offshore fleet vessels and equipment.
  • Supported on Operations, Commercial and all Assets departments to identify technical needs for vessels and equipment
  • Provided Technical support related to fleet, modification and improvement including technical follow up and management during design and construction phase
  • Defined execution plans to develop new capabilities and innovative solutions for new builds and equipment

Vessel Upgrade Engineer – Key Position

SWIFT Engineering for BP
04.2014 - 07.2018

Project: CHIRAG OIL PROJECT (COP)


As an Upgrades Engineer I was responsible for ensuring that refurbishment, maintenance, and upgrade of the marine vessels is performed safely, on time and to the standard to allow the offshore execution of the Shah Deniz 2 project.

  • Ensured that Contractor provides correct engineered solutions for the required refurbishment, maintenance and upgrades
  • Monitored Contractor’s activities during Scope of Work generation and CTR development, contractor performance and ensured all contractual requirements are complied with
  • Ensured that all relevant requirements are complied with in terms of BP procedures and practices, Classification Society and State Marine Administration requirements
  • Participated in overall bid evaluation process for contract award
  • Evaluated performance of contractor and sub-contractors. Provided constructive feedback and intervention as require
  • Reviewed the contractors engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements

Jackets and Topsides Transportation & Installation Engineer

SWIFT Engineering for BP
04.2013 - 12.2013

Project: CHIRAG OIL PROJECT (COP)


  • Maintained awareness and promoted project goals in respect of HSE, Budget, Schedule, and Technical Integrity.
  • Worked with the design groups (Jackets, Topsides & Pipelines), operations and contractors PMT to ensure Project requirements are met and delivered on time.
  • Supported the interfaces between Marine Warranty Surveyor, Jacket Deck and Pipelines contractor and sub-contractors
  • Implemented offshore execution and acted as Client Representative

Vessel Upgrade Site Representative

SWIFT Engineering for BP
01.2011 - 04.2013

Project: CHIRAG OIL PROJECT (COP)


  • I worked within the Az CDO Major Projects Vessel Upgrade Team to achieve Major Projects delivery promises for West Chirag Oil Field development.
  • Managed contractors to achieve HSE targets leading to a safe and efficient execution of work scopes
  • Deputized for the Vessel Upgrades Manager
  • Provided support to offshore operations during critical installation activities, commissioning periods, mobilization etc.
  • Liaised with installation contractors site supervision team for technical, HSE, and progress matters
  • Monitored contractors reporting and investigated any anomalies
  • Reviewed and monitored cost activities to ensure deliverables are achieved, installation contractors’ technical proposals for refurbishment and upgrade programs to ensure they meet the requirements for offshore installation activities

Freelance Technical and Quality Advisor

Various companies in Oil & Gas, Construction/Engineering Fields
09.2008 - 01.2011
  • Prepared & submitted to third party the Technical and Quality Management System documentation
  • Prepared audit schedules and conducted audits of Quality Management Systems
  • Prepared audit reports
  • Provided advice on development, implementation and improvement of Quality Management System
  • Conducted Technical analysis and provided advise to the customer

QA/QC Supervisor, promoted to Senior QA/QC Supervisor effective from Feb, 2006

Saipem S.p.a.
02.2003 - 09.2008

Project: AZERI-CHIRAG-GUNESHLI (ACG), Central, East and West Azeri platforms, DEEP WATER GUNESHLI (DWG)


  • Supervised Subcontractors activities on site
  • Implement and verified Quality Management System
  • Coordinated Quality personnel (QC Inspectors, NDT operators)
  • Witnessed welders’ qualification tests and verified and controlled welders and NDT personnel
  • Liaised with Classification societies: RMRS, Lloyd Register, RINA etc., including submission for approval of completed works and issuance of relevant certification
  • Supervised QA/QC Activities during offshore vessels Refurbishment/Upgrade

Managing Director, Quality Management Representative

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
08.2002 - 09.2002

Project: Derrick Barge Azerbaijan, Israfil Huseynov Pipe layer, DSV, AHTs refurbishment


  • Supervised all onshore/offshore activities
  • Implemented general project control
  • Prepared tender documentation
  • Managed and supervised Company Quality Management System


Foreign Relations Manager; Quality Management Representative

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
03.2002 - 08.2002

Project: Derrick Barge Azerbaijan, Israfil Huseynov Pipe layer, DSV, AHTs refurbishment


  • Established and maintained business relations with partners
  • Managed procurement and relative activities
  • Liaised with Classification Societies
  • Prepared and reviewed Contracts
  • Conducted internal Quality Management System audits

Post-graduate – Technical Translator-Interpreter/Office Manager

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
02.2001 - 03.2002

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Baku
01.2025

International Welding Inspector Diploma -

International Institute of Welding
Cortemaggiore, Italy
01.2005

Bachelor - Engineering Management in Heavy Industry

Azerbaijan State Technical University
Baku
01.1999

Skills

    Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook

DRIVING LICENSE

Category “B”

References

Mr. Brian Garside, BP PGM – P&O Projects – Angola and Mauritania & Senegal


Mr. Paolo Cucciati, Saipem - Vessel Assurance Team Leader


Mr. Habib Mammadov, Marintel LLC - Director

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate

Timeline

Project Manager

Marintel
10.2024 - Current

Offshore Jacket Transportation & Launch Manager – Key Position

CNGS Group
02.2024 - 08.2024

Freelance Marine Technical Advisor

Various companies in Oil & Gas, Construction/Engineering Fields
07.2023 - 01.2024

Project Manager

AMEC
03.2023 - 07.2023

Vessel Assets Manager

Saipem Netherlands
05.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Asset Maintenance Engineer

Saipem Netherlands
09.2018 - 04.2021

Vessel Upgrade Engineer – Key Position

SWIFT Engineering for BP
04.2014 - 07.2018

Jackets and Topsides Transportation & Installation Engineer

SWIFT Engineering for BP
04.2013 - 12.2013

Vessel Upgrade Site Representative

SWIFT Engineering for BP
01.2011 - 04.2013

Freelance Technical and Quality Advisor

Various companies in Oil & Gas, Construction/Engineering Fields
09.2008 - 01.2011

QA/QC Supervisor, promoted to Senior QA/QC Supervisor effective from Feb, 2006

Saipem S.p.a.
02.2003 - 09.2008

Managing Director, Quality Management Representative

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
08.2002 - 09.2002

Foreign Relations Manager; Quality Management Representative

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
03.2002 - 08.2002

Post-graduate – Technical Translator-Interpreter/Office Manager

NEPTUN Co. Ltd. (Baku, Azerbaijan local ship construction & refurbishment)
02.2001 - 03.2002

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute (PMI)

International Welding Inspector Diploma -

International Institute of Welding

Bachelor - Engineering Management in Heavy Industry

Azerbaijan State Technical University
EMIN ALIZADAPROJECT MANAGER/TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER/VESSEL ASSET MANAGER