Faig Emin Saatov
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, holding a Master diploma in mechanical engineering and Chartered Mechanical Engineer certification from IMechE. Demonstrates expertise in industrial machinery competence, tools usage proficiency, and equipment maintenance, alongside a strong grasp of safety regulations and emergency response preparedness. Proven track record in workshop management, including budgetary governance, staff motivation, and performance monitoring. Adept at technical understanding and process improvement implementation, with a focus on quality control and production standards awareness. Committed to fostering diplomatic leadership and enhancing customer relations while pursuing continuous professional growth within the sector.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Valve care Workshop Supervisor
Glensol
Baku, Baku City
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Supervising of client valve services/project materials repair and testing activities.
- Preparation/planning of all valve related scopes.
- Handled customer complaints and queries promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction levels.
- Delegated tasks, ensuring fair workload distribution among team members.
- Organised schedules for efficient daily operations.
- Implemented quality control standards, enhancing end-product quality.
- Assessed project requirements, resulting in successful completion within timeframe and budget constraints.
- Adhered to company policies, fostering a professional work atmosphere.
- Managed workshop layout for optimal utilisation of space and resources.
- Ensured safety by implementing strict adherence to workshop regulations.
- Supervised team members to enhance productivity levels.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment, maintaining optimum working condition at all times.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
Hydraulic Service Supervisor
Hydroserv
Baku, Baku City
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Management of company and client hydraulic services/project activities.
- Streamlined processes for improved efficiency in service delivery.
- Achieved customer satisfaction through effective complaint resolution.
- Promoted teamwork amongst staff members with regular training sessions.
- Reinforced company policies amongst team members, ensuring consistent compliance.
- Implemented safety regulations, ensuring a secure work environment for all employees.
- Conducted routine inspections for maintaining high-quality services.
- Handled staff grievances, resulting in improved morale and reduced turnover rates.
- Ensured smooth operations by coordinating and overseeing daily service activities.
Drilling Rig Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer
BP
Baku, Baku City
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Completed the rig maintenance and mechanical routines as per company and world standard requirement. Audit activities and engineering.
- Documented of rig equipment upgrades and maintenance, Engineering supporting of day-to-day rig operation.
- Management of rig operational maintenance changes and optimization e.g.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivered successful completion under tight deadlines.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring mechanical issues effectively eliminating future occurrences.
- Simplified complex problems, ensured timely resolution within the team's capability scope.
- Implemented technical system solutions according to engineering principles.
- Monitored project progress and identified operational concerns to limit delays and overspends.
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully complete engineering projects within target parameters.
- Demonstrated best practices in technical measurement and assembly to uplift output quality.
- Recorded project spending and progress to enable performance evaluations.
- Sourced and coordinated suppliers for fabrication and assembly processes.
- Applied mechanical knowledge to optimise equipment components for durability, cost, or ease of production.
- Consulted on engineering projects, offering mechanical perspective to different disciplines in collaborative environment.
- Organised and documented maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Calibrated and maintained control systems for mechanical equipment.
Subsea Pipeline Engineer
BP
Baku, Baku City
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Engineering support of subsea pipeline day-to-day operation and maintenance/mechanical projects.
- Preparation and execution of subsea pipelines integrity/maintenance e.g.
- Resolved complex engineering challenges, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Developed robust maintenance procedures, prolonging equipment life span.
- Conducted rigorous risk assessments for improved safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project execution.
- Optimised pipeline layouts for smooth flow assurance.
- Performed detailed inspections on subsea structures, preventing potential faults.
- Delivered high-quality work within tight deadlines through effective time management.
- Led successful installation of the subsea system by coordinating offshore operations.
- Executed in-depth analysis on pipeline integrity, ensuring optimal operation.
- Enhanced overall project performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions.
- Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and labourers to deliver on projects.
- Monitored and maintained health and safety standards for site compliance.
- Increased safety ratings by identifying and resolving severe structural issues.
Mechanical technician at Sangachal Terminal
BP
09.2006 - 04.2011
- Day to day maintenance of oil & gas terminal equipment and coaching of new workforce.
Construction Engineer
Military factory
06.2001 - 09.2006
- Drawing of new parts for manufacturing.
- Handling the production of new parts.
- Commissioning of the new equipment.
Hydraulic service engineer
Hydraulic Caspian LTD
06.2001 - 09.2006
- Troubleshooting, repairing and building the hydraulic system/equipment.
- Hydraulic system project management.
- Commissioning of new system.
Education
Bachelor degree - Oil and Gas Mechanical Engineer
Azerbaijan - State Oil Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
Master degree - Oil and Gas Mechanical Engineer
Azerbaijan - State Oil Academy
01.1999 - 01.2001
Chartered Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical engineering
London – Institution of Mechanical Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2014
Skills
- More than 20 years’ experience working on oil and gas industry
- Master diploma as an oil and gas mechanical engineer
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer certification from IMechE
- In-depth knowledge of oil & gas industrial equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft office programs
- Workforce supervision
- Safety regulations knowledge
- Patience and tolerance
- industrial machinery competence
- Tools usage proficiency
- Tools and equipment procurement
- Workshop coordination
- Delegation expertise
- Work prioritisation
- Emergency response preparedness
- production standards awareness
- Customer relations
- Vendor relations experience
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workshop management system
- Diplomatic leadership
- Staff motivation
- Workshop budgetary governance
- Performance monitoring
- Staff appraisals
- Workload prioritisation
- Blueprint reading
- Process improvement implementation
- Technical understanding
- Maintenance scheduling
- Material procurement
- Training development
- Daily workshop management
Certification
- Engineering Council
- Established for the promotion and development of the knowledge and best practice of engineering
- This is to certify that Faig Saatov in membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has been registered by the Engineering Council and is hereby authorised to use the style or title of Chartered Engineer
- Date of Registration: 2014-08-26
- Date of Issue: 2014-09-04
- Registration No.: 616799
- IOSH Managing Safely
- This is a certificate awarded to Faig Saatov on successfully completing IOSH Managing Safely a course approved and validated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in association with TCS training consulting services Approved Centre: 3068
- Signed on behalf of IOSH Vanessa Harwood-Whicks Chief Executive
- IOSH certificate number: 45513599-01-7WFX
- Issued Date: 2024-10-15
Languages
Languages: English, Russian, Turkish
Timeline
Valve care Workshop Supervisor
Glensol
08.2021 - 11.2025
Hydraulic Service Supervisor
Hydroserv
10.2018 - 07.2021
Drilling Rig Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer
BP
09.2014 - 08.2018
Chartered Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical engineering
London – Institution of Mechanical Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2014
Subsea Pipeline Engineer
BP
04.2011 - 09.2014
Mechanical technician at Sangachal Terminal
BP
09.2006 - 04.2011
Construction Engineer
Military factory
06.2001 - 09.2006
Hydraulic service engineer
Hydraulic Caspian LTD
06.2001 - 09.2006
Master degree - Oil and Gas Mechanical Engineer
Azerbaijan - State Oil Academy
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor degree - Oil and Gas Mechanical Engineer
Azerbaijan - State Oil Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
Additional information
- Project management and engineering
- International standards knowledge
- International certificates
- Languages: English, Russian, Turkish
- Driving license
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Contract review
- (References are available if needed).