HASIB TALIBOV
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Accomplished Shipyard Operations Director / Production General Manager with 17 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repairs, MRO, marine and offshore fabrication, yard asset management, and yard development and modernization projects. Demonstrated success in leading HSE, Quality, Production, Yard Asset Management, and Maintenance departments with over 1,500 personnel to deliver large-scale vessel construction and repair projects for global clients such as BP, SAIPEM, Subsea 7, MAERSK, and SOCAR. Proven expertise in yard development, production optimization, propulsion and commissioning systems, asset maintenance, and HSE governance. Recognized for driving cost control, KPI-based performance, and process standardization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Operations Director
Baku Shipyard LLC
Baku
01.2020 - Current
- Direct strategic yard operations, carbon-neutral initiatives, CAPEX/OPEX management, and governance of production, asset maintenance, and HSE.
- Streamlined production cycle from material receipt to final handover with data-driven control and KPI measurement.
- Championed vertical expansion and layout optimization of workshops and facilities to increase throughput.
- Modernized QMS, Asset Management and HSE systems, resulting in improved audit scores and client satisfaction.
- Implemented CMMS and digital asset governance programs increasing uptime and reducing maintenance costs by 15%.
- Delivered special logistics and load-out projects for BP and ACWA Power with zero LTI.
Head of Mechanical Department
Baku Shipyard LLC
Baku
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed mechanical production operations, leading 150+ engineers and technicians across new-build and MRO projects.
- Established Propulsion Installation & Alignment and Commissioning Teams, developing local helpers into specialists to eliminate outsourcing.
- Deployed Laser Alignment (Rotoalign) technologies to enhance propulsion system accuracy and reduce realignment time by 20%.
- Improved storage, preservation, installation, alignment and commissioning processes; optimized shop workflows cutting rework by 30%.
- Mentored junior engineers and implemented KPI-based training and technical evaluation systems.
Deputy Head of Mechanical Department
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Baku
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed machine shop and fabrication activities for propulsion and auxiliary systems.
- Introduced mechanical SOPs and commissioning procedures aligned with Keppel global standards.
- Reduced alignment and vibration defects through process control and preventive inspection.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Baku
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw system installation and commissioning for new-build and repair vessels.
- Coordinated surveys and client inspections ensuring acceptance criteria and final handover integrity.
- Improved reporting and handover procedures enhancing quality documentation.
Mechanical Engineer
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Baku
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Installed and commissioned workshop machines for Hull, Mechanical, Piping, HVAC and Carpentry shops, building core production infrastructure.
- Prepared Safe Work Instructions, MRO Procedures, New-Build Instructions, Machine Flows and Operator Guides.
- Established mechanical KPI system monitoring productivity and quality performance.
- Supported recruitment and training for newly hired technicians and fitters, contributing to workforce localization.
- Mentored junior engineers and technicians and applied Keppel production and HSE excellence standards.
Assisted Engineering and Production Teams
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Singapore
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted engineering and production teams during Pipe-Lay, DSV and AHT vessel projects, transferring best practices to Baku operations.
Warranty Engineer
AS Technique LLC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed warranty claims and field services for industrial equipment and preventive maintenance.
Ship Repair Yard Engineer
Caspian Shipping Company (ASC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversaw dock and afloat repairs for a 250+ vessel fleet, ensured schedule adherence and cost control.
- Supported workshop modernization and improvement of repair facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding - Hons
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy
Azerbaijan , Baku CityMaster of Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding - Hons
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy
Skills
- Shipbuilding and repair
- MRO management
- Offshore fabrication
- Shipyard development
- Shipyard expansion
- Operational and strategic planning
- Yard capacity planning
- Asset integrity systems
- Production optimization
- KPI governance
- Quality and HSE management
- CMMS implementation
- CAPEX/OPEX control
- Propulsion alignment
- Advanced outfitting
- Commissioning processes
- Workforce training
- Carbon footprint minimization
- Nationalization and localization
- ISO management system
- Vendor control
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor (Environmental Management Systems)
- OHSAS 18001:2007 Internal Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety)
- ISO 19011:2011 Internal Auditor (Audit Management Guidelines)
- Accident/Incident Investigation and Professional Reporting Course
- Offshore Facilities and Support Vessels — NGEE Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
- Shipyard Safety Instruction — Singapore (Governmental Requirement)
- Shaft Alignment (PRUFTECHNIK Rotoalign)
- SOCAR Honorary Degree and BP Appreciation Letters
- Engineering Council Registration
- Associate Member, IMarEST (AMIMarEST)
Accomplishments
- Achieved material savings — 25% argon, 70% solvent, 30% nickel slag, and 50% paint — through process and material optimization.
- Developed and led Propulsion Installation & Alignment and Commissioning Teams; introduced Laser Alignment technology yard-wide.
- Established mechanical production KPI systems, improving visibility of process productivity and quality performance.
- Mentored engineering staff and technicians, advancing technical competency, and driving sustainable local nationalization efforts.
Personal Information
Shipyard operations director |marine and offshore yard engineering, fabrication projects executive| Shipyard setup and operational excellence leader
Languages
Azerbaijan (native)
- Turkish (Professional)
- English (technical fluent)
- Russian (basic)
Yard Development Projects
- Ship Repair Yard- Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping (ASCO)
- Baku Shipyard LLC — Keppel Offshore & Marine ( Operator until 2018)
Timeline
Yard Operations Director
Baku Shipyard LLC
01.2020 - Current
Head of Mechanical Department
Baku Shipyard LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Deputy Head of Mechanical Department
Keppel Offshore & Marine
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Keppel Offshore & Marine
01.2014 - 01.2016
Mechanical Engineer
Keppel Offshore & Marine
01.2012 - 01.2014
Assisted Engineering and Production Teams
Keppel Offshore & Marine
01.2012 - 12.2012
Warranty Engineer
AS Technique LLC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Ship Repair Yard Engineer
Caspian Shipping Company (ASC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding - Hons
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy
Master of Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding - Hons
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy