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Ilkin IBRAHIMLI

Ilkin IBRAHIMLI

Khatai,Azerbaijan

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in process design review, technical coordination, and process optimisation. Demonstrates strong leadership through team supervision and strategic planning, ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence. Proven track record in commissioning management and HAZOP participation, enhancing project scheduling efficiency. Committed to driving continuous improvement through problem-solving and team building, with a focus on achieving organisational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Process Chief Engineer – Capital Projects

SOCAR Downstream LLC
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Develop and review process design deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, data sheets)
  • Interface with licensor's and vendors for technical coordination
  • Actively participate in HAZOP/SIL workshops and 3D model reviews
  • Support cost estimates, material selection, and project scheduling
  • Ensure compliance with EURO V specs and sustainability objectives
  • Participated in HAZOP sessions for ATU, Off-Gas Compression and Treatment Units, SRU, and SWS units at the Rome Office of Technip Italy for HAOR Phase II Re-FEED project in May, 2025

Production & Commissioning Chief Engineer

SOCAR Downstream LLC
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed commissioning and start-up of Gasoil Hydrotreater, Amine Treating Unit, and LPG Merox Unit.
  • Executed pre-commissioning checks, flushing, leak tests, and operational readiness assessments.
  • Coordinated with licensors, vendors, and internal teams to address punch items and technical challenges.
  • Supervised DCS/field commissioning to ensure compliance with performance guarantees.
  • Mentored operators on process functionality and reinforced safety protocols.

Production Chief Engineer

SOCAR Carbamide Plant
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supervised daily production activities, coordinated with maintenance and logistics
  • Improved plant reliability and reduced operational costs through process optimization
  • Ensured compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Led budget planning and CAPEX projects for operational improvements

Process Engineer

SOCAR Carbamide Plant
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Conducted design and optimization studies to enhance process performance
  • Performed equipment sizing, P&ID reviews, and technical proposal preparation
  • Evaluated client tender documents and participated in engineering design calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Baku Higher Oil School
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2014 - 07.2019

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Baku Higher Oil School
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2022 - 07.2024

Master of Business Administration - General

University of Business, Innovation and Sustainability
Distance Education
09.2022 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Process design review
  • Technical coordination
  • Process optimisation
  • Team supervision
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Commissioning management
  • HAZOP participation
  • Project scheduling
  • Safety compliance
  • Operational assessments
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership

Languages

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Azeri
Native

Accomplishments

    I am a winner of SOCAR Downstream 2024 Annual Winner of the Quality Assurance Awareness Session

Certification

• PMP – Project Management Professional, PMI (Certtification Number:4034401)-Jan 2025
• Reciprocating Compressor Training, MITSUI – Feb 2024
• Furnaces: Safe Operation & Optimization (G3), IFP Training – Feb 2024
• Distillation: Optimization & Troubleshooting (G2), IFP Training – Feb 2024
• UOP Merox Training, Honeywell UOP – Jan 2024
• CDU, VDU, LPG Merox Training, STAR Refinery – Nov–Dec 2022

Affiliations

  • History, Chess, AI tools, Crypto, Investment , Travelling, Lifetime learning

Timeline

Process Chief Engineer – Capital Projects

SOCAR Downstream LLC
12.2024 - 07.2025

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Baku Higher Oil School
09.2022 - 07.2024

Master of Business Administration - General

University of Business, Innovation and Sustainability
09.2022 - 07.2024

Production & Commissioning Chief Engineer

SOCAR Downstream LLC
09.2022 - 12.2024

Production Chief Engineer

SOCAR Carbamide Plant
11.2021 - 09.2022

Process Engineer

SOCAR Carbamide Plant
09.2019 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Baku Higher Oil School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Ilkin IBRAHIMLI