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Khatira Soltanova

Baku,BA

Summary

With over 30+ years of hands-on work experience in both onshore and offshore Oil & Gas projects, mastery has been achieved in striking a fine balance between process engineering and project management, encompassing grasp of Concept/Feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design and As- built phases and proactive stakeholder management.

The background predominantly centers around spearheading oil and gas field development in complex scenarios, particularly in greenfield and brownfield environments. Expertise extends beyond detailed technical knowledge and problem-solving, and into harnessing the synergy of diverse teams for impeccable results. Throughout numerous professional endeavors, a reputation has been solidified for steering projects with precision, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and setting HSEQ and performance benchmarks.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of "Oil & Gas Fields Development" Department

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
Baku
07.2020 - 02.2025

· Streamlined project management processes, achieving improvement in on-time delivery;

· Introduced cost-competitive execution techniques, resulting in reduction in overall project costs;

· Orchestrated cross-disciplinary teams, enhancing project efficiency;

· Implemented stringent quality and performance benchmarks, reducing quantity of deliverables’ revisions;

· Spearheaded stakeholder management processes, leading to increase in stakeholder satisfaction;

· Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards;

· Lead and support development, validation, deployment and continuous improvement of process and engineering design tools;

· Lead the design and development of piping systems including plot plan, layout, material selection, and support design.

Deputy Head of “Oil & Gas Field Development” Department

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
Baku
07.2014 - 07.2020

· Enhanced project planning accuracy, resulting in adherence to project schedules;

· Introduced risk management techniques that reduced project risks;

· Utilized advanced verification techniques, decreasing project scope changes;

· Cultivated a detailed project tracking system, boosting project transparency;

· Established a client-stakeholder communication framework, leading to a 30% improvement in feedback loops;

· Designed and implemented piping systems for numerous oil and gas projects.

Senior Project Engineer (Process-Piping )

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
Baku
12.2013 - 07.2014

Conducted process calculations and trainings, increasing team proficiency;

• Spearheaded process-piping initiatives, achieving an improvement in design efficiency;

• Chaired multiple project design reviews, leading to reduction in design discrepancies;

• Led the design and implementation of piping systems for offshore oil platforms, ensuring compliance with international codes.

Piping Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd
Baku
06.2013 - 12.2013

· Conducted pipe work design, prepared detailed fabrication drawings, and managed material take-offs for seamless project delivery.

· Developed piping layouts and isometric drawings using CAD software

Senior Project Engineer (Process-Piping )

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
Baku
02.2011 - 06.2013

· Responsible for development of a piping 3D Model and piping design on a project

· Responsible for generation of piping isometric drawings and piping design packages

· Oversaw holistic project development, improving interdisciplinary coordination.

· Chaired multiple project design reviews, leading to reduction in design discrepancies;

Project Engineer (Process-Piping)

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
Baku
01.2010 - 02.2011

· Optimized process-piping workflows in FEED phase, enhancing project clarity;

· Led the process-piping team, increasing task completion rate;

· Developed piping system designs for various industrial projects

· Enhanced discipline interface activities, improving inter- departmental collaboration.

Process Engineer

Kellogg Brown & Root ltd
Baku
12.2000 - 01.2010

· Produced key process engineering deliverables, optimizing project accuracy;

· Collaborated on vendor package documentation, ensuring 100% compliance with project standards;

· Championed the development of PFDs, P&IDs, and UFDs, boosting system clarity;

· Contributed actively to design reviews and HAZOP meetings, ensuring reduction in project risks;

· Spearheaded as-built drawing revisions, ensuring match with Master P&ID-s.

Project Engineer

“GIPROMORNEFTEGAS” SR&P
Baku
08.1991 - 12.2000
  • Actively participated in various project phases like Pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Design and As Built, enhancing project continuity.

Education

Master of Science - “Design And Operation of Gas & Oil Pipelines, Oil

Institute of Oil And Chemistry
Baku, Azerbaijan
01-1991

Skills

Offshore/Onshore Project Delivery

Brownfield and Greenfield Expertise

Team Leadership Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Cost-Efficient Execution

Risk Management

Process Engineering

Piping Engineering

Timely & Safe Project Delivery

Languages

Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

· Project Manage Professional Certificate by IBM

· Agile Project Management Certificate by Google

· Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization Certificate by Kennesaw State University

· Leading Technical Teams Specialization Certificate by University of Colorado Boulder

· BOSIET with EBS Certification by OPITO

Hard Skills

· Project Lifecycle / Project Documentation

· Process & PipingEngineering

· Detailed Design Engineering (DDE)

· Oil & Gas Storage/Transport gas, oil & water

· P&ID, PFD and UFDs

· Plot Plan/ Equipment Layout

· Piping layout and design

· Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Soft Skills

· Strategic Planning: Meticulously crafted project scopes/objectives for all stakeholders.

· Team Collaboration: As both a Team Leader and Player, valued the essence of teamwork.

· Risk Assessment: Calculated and mitigated risks, ensuring smoother trajectories.

· Communication Excellence: Consistently & proactively participated in meetings, HAZOPs, design reviews and stakeholder discussions.

· Detail-Oriented Approach: Ensured every detail is accounted for, aligning with goals.

· Time Management: Ensured project efficiency and optimal resource allocation.

· Stakeholder Management: Efficiently managed relationships with clients and stakeholders.

·    Cost Management: Have been instrumental in executing projects within the defined budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising on HSEQ.

Technical Skills

· MS Office · AspenHYSYS · AVEVA 3D · AUTOCAD · BricsCad · Navisworks · SharePoint · Micro Station · P6

Timeline

Head of "Oil & Gas Fields Development" Department

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
07.2020 - 02.2025

Deputy Head of “Oil & Gas Field Development” Department

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
07.2014 - 07.2020

Senior Project Engineer (Process-Piping )

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
12.2013 - 07.2014

Piping Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2013

Senior Project Engineer (Process-Piping )

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
02.2011 - 06.2013

Project Engineer (Process-Piping)

Oil & Gas Scientific Research and Project Institute (SOCAR)
01.2010 - 02.2011

Process Engineer

Kellogg Brown & Root ltd
12.2000 - 01.2010

Project Engineer

“GIPROMORNEFTEGAS” SR&P
08.1991 - 12.2000

Master of Science - “Design And Operation of Gas & Oil Pipelines, Oil

Institute of Oil And Chemistry
Khatira Soltanova