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GADIR ALIYEV

GADIR ALIYEV

Sumqayit

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Technical services (process) Director

SOCAR(Ethylene, Methanol, Carbamide, Polymers, GP)
Absheron, Azerbaijan
2024.01 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Methanol, Ethylene, Carbamide, Gas Processing, HDPE, LDPE, PP plant operation optimization and technical support
  • Catalyst and chemical plan preparation
  • Utility and process continuous monitoring
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Monthly, quarterly, yearly report preparation
  • Environmental impact calculation and GHG reduction
  • Daily operation support
  • Test run execution

Operational manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
Baku, Azerbaijan
2022.10 - 2023.12
  • Led cross-functional teams for better coordination and increased efficiency.
  • Responsibilities (operation, efficiency etc..)

- CDU/VDU units

- NHT/CCR units

- SWS/SRU units

- C4 hydrogenation units

- LPG bullets

- Isomerization and naphtha splitter units

- PSA units

- Amin treatment units

- MTBE unit

- Utility section (Steam generation, BFW preparation, Cooling towers)

- WWT unit

Operation Readiness Manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
Baku, Azerbaijan
2021.08 - 2022.09
  • To Develop the feasibility level detailed operational aspects of the Operational Readiness Plans .
  • Project specific guidance outlines and progress tracking programs based on PFD, P&ID, Control Narrative, and other project design documents. Provide design feedback as appropriate to support the project’s ultimate safe, productive, and sustainable operation.
  • Recruit, develop and train, manage and lead the global collection of PRMs and their relevant teams to refine and deliver the Operational Readiness Plans as each project develops, including sequencing coordination with design, construction, commissioning, and site operations. Engage and connect subject matter experts from site and functional groups around the company to the PRMs to ensure alignment to best practices and established company standards.
  • Collaborate with Project and Site leadership to ensure clear and accurate Operational Readiness progress communication - intervening with scope, cost and schedule solutions as required to deliver Operational Readiness objectives.
  • Maintain, continually improve, and enforce alignment to a shared and documented Operational Readiness program.

Plant deputy Chief Engineer

SOCAR
Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
2018.05 - 2021.08
  • Technically responsible for all ethylene and LDPE plant operation and other technical issues.
  • More than 2000 employees under my management
  • Was responsible for maintenance, operation, Process and technical services.

Ethylene modernization project manager

SOCAR Azerikimya PU
Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
2017.01 - 2020.08

I have joint to the project at early stage. Was technically responsible for all steps of the project. Several roles that i have been officially assigned (functional project type).

- Prefeasibility team (Pre-Feed and Feed preparation)

- Process engineer (Base and detail design and PID reviews)

- Project engineer (3 D model review and general project management-report preparation, site visits, walk downs etc.)

- Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Manager (Procedure preparation, site activity execution, line blowing, drying, preparation, Catalyst activation, catalyst loading and unloading etc. …..)

- Start-up manager (Start-up after the completion of the project, procedure preparation, unit operation stabilization, Performance test execution.)

Deputy head of Cold section

SOCAR
Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
2017.03 - 2018.04
  • Responsible for operation of Compression and Separation section (hot and cold side)
  • Trainings, BID evaluations, Material list preparation, PTW coordination, Risk management, maintenance plan preparation
  • SAP system control PM module control
  • SOP preparation and implementation

Steam Cracker Lead Engineer

SOCAR
Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
2015.12 - 2017.02
  • Efficient operation of steam crackers
  • Continuous improvement of hot section
  • Daily training of engineers and operators
  • Implementation new logics in DCS system
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk management
  • SOP preparation and implementation

Project (process) engineer

SOCAR (OGPC project)
Baku, Azerbaijan
2014.06 - 2015.11
  • Was responsible for PID checks, Project documents preparation (BOD, PFD, BFD, PID)
  • PRE-FEED and FEED package preparation
  • HAZOP analysis

Process Design Engineer

Axens
Paris, France
2013.06 - 2014.06
  • Adjustment of PROII simulations (adopting to the new projects)
  • Design calculation of PSV, Pumps, Columns
  • PID mark-up, build-up
  • HX calculations

Shift supervisor

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
Sumqayit, Sumqayit City
2012.02 - 2012.08
  • Implemented new operational guidelines resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparing weekly schedules, ensuring adequate staffing at all times.
  • Continuously monitoring plant operations and PTW preparation, risk assessment evaluations etc.
  • Coordinated staff training for improved service delivery.

Operator (field, DCS, chief)

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
Sumqayit, Azerbaijan
2011.02 - 2012.02
  • Continuous monitoring of the unit operation and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Kimya)

Sumqayit State University
Sumqayit, Sumqayit City
2005.09 - 2009.05

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

IFP School (Institut Français du Pétrole)
Paris
2012.09 - 2013.06

Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical engineering

Institute of Chemistry
Baku, Baku City
2024.09 -

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Technology integration
  • Staff development
  • Rules and regulations
  • Strategies and goals
  • Daily operations
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Simulations (PROII and ASPEN HYSIS)

Languages

English
Advanced
Azerbaijan
Native
Turkish
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Judo
  • Reading

Timeline

Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical engineering

Institute of Chemistry
2024.09 -

Technical services (process) Director

SOCAR(Ethylene, Methanol, Carbamide, Polymers, GP)
2024.01 - Current

Operational manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
2022.10 - 2023.12

Operation Readiness Manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
2021.08 - 2022.09

Plant deputy Chief Engineer

SOCAR
2018.05 - 2021.08

Deputy head of Cold section

SOCAR
2017.03 - 2018.04

Ethylene modernization project manager

SOCAR Azerikimya PU
2017.01 - 2020.08

Steam Cracker Lead Engineer

SOCAR
2015.12 - 2017.02

Project (process) engineer

SOCAR (OGPC project)
2014.06 - 2015.11

Process Design Engineer

Axens
2013.06 - 2014.06

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

IFP School (Institut Français du Pétrole)
2012.09 - 2013.06

Shift supervisor

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
2012.02 - 2012.08

Operator (field, DCS, chief)

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
2011.02 - 2012.02

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Kimya)

Sumqayit State University
2005.09 - 2009.05
GADIR ALIYEV