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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
01.2024 - 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
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • 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
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • 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
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • 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
01.2017 - 08.2020

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
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • 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
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • 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
06.2014 - 11.2015
  • 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
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • 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
02.2012 - 08.2012
  • 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
02.2011 - 02.2012


  • Continuous monitoring of the unit operation and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Kimya)

Sumqayit State University
Sumqayit, Sumqayit City
09.2005 - 05.2009

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

IFP School (Institut Français du Pétrole)
Paris
09.2012 - 06.2013

Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical engineering

Institute of Chemistry
Baku, Baku City
09.2024 -

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
09.2024 -

Technical services (process) Director

SOCAR(Ethylene, Methanol, Carbamide, Polymers, GP)
01.2024 - Current

Operational manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
10.2022 - 12.2023

Operation Readiness Manager

SOCAR (HAOR REFINERY)
08.2021 - 09.2022

Plant deputy Chief Engineer

SOCAR
05.2018 - 08.2021

Deputy head of Cold section

SOCAR
03.2017 - 04.2018

Ethylene modernization project manager

SOCAR Azerikimya PU
01.2017 - 08.2020

Steam Cracker Lead Engineer

SOCAR
12.2015 - 02.2017

Project (process) engineer

SOCAR (OGPC project)
06.2014 - 11.2015

Process Design Engineer

Axens
06.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

IFP School (Institut Français du Pétrole)
09.2012 - 06.2013

Shift supervisor

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
02.2012 - 08.2012

Operator (field, DCS, chief)

SOCAR (Ethylene and Polyethylene plant)
02.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Kimya)

Sumqayit State University
09.2005 - 05.2009
GADIR ALIYEV