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Mahru Rzayeva

Mahru Rzayeva

Baku

Summary

Analytical Senior Project Engineer with over 20 years of expertise in completing projects to meet client expectations. Expert in coordinating project estimates, risk assessments and technical drawings to prepare for projects. Attentive in consistently analyzing real-time project data and reviewing reports for informed decision-making and ongoing support. Studious leader when assisting and training engineers with less experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer

Engineering Consulting Technical Company ENCOTEC
05.2024 - Current
  • Implemented quality control measures and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall performance of piping systems throughout their lifecycle.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices for piping design, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Participated in design reviews for new construction, analyzing planned piping, conduits and engineering models.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts following incidents involving piping systems, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence in future projects.
  • Optimized material selection processes for various projects by developing comprehensive databases of approved materials compatible with specific environments and applications.
  • Resolved technical challenges promptly, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and engineering expertise to maintain project schedules.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends, incorporating new technologies and methodologies into designs to optimize performance and extend the life cycle of assets.
  • Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication with multidisciplinary teams and implementing efficient workflow processes.

Project Engineer

SOCAR
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • Coordinating & expediting Technical interfaces (Technical Interface Tasks) between various engineering subcontractors & other contractor packages of the project design team and construction team; Coordinating the receipt, processing, follow-up and responses to Technical Queries and Deviations / Concession Requests; Manage effective communications between engineering, technical, construction, project controls groups; Assisting in developing the detail of the Mechanical Completion execution plan for contractor deck build, yard and offshore completion; Managing the resolution of contractor requests for change in scope, or for design engineering introduced change through a robust Management Change (MOC) process; Delivering constructability reports and ensuring the contracts' Scope of Work (SOW) account for constructability issues.

Project Engineer / Interface

SOCAR
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensuring a commitment to best HSSE performance by management, contractor and contractor's workforce; Managing the responses to Technical Queries (TQR) to resolution in change or modified implementation; Coordinating & expediting Technical interfaces (Technical Interface Tasks) between various engineering subcontractors & other contractor packages (URF/SPS) of the project design team and construction team; Coordinating the receipt, processing, follow-up and responses to Technical Queries and Deviations / Concession Requests; Reviewing of engineering deliverables & provide regular project status reports of engineering and Procurement; Managing effective communications between engineering, technical, construction, project controls groups, PSCM and design engineering contractor; Providing assistance to the Project Technical Interface Manager; Managing technical interface between design engineering contractors and other Contractor packages; Assisting in developing the detail of the Mechanical Completion execution plan for contractor deck build, yard and offshore completion; Delivering constructability reports and ensuring the contracts' Scope of Work (SOW) account for constructability issues; Managing the resolution of contractor requests for change in scope, or for design engineering introduced change through a robust Management Change (MOC) process.

Offshore Senior Designer

Saipem Contracting Netherlands B.V.
08.2012 - 05.2018
  • Carrying out design and produced fabrication drawings for primary, secondary and tertiary structures including material take off for requisitions
  • Preparation of 3D and 2D Modelling drawings; Preparing construction drawings for site preparation, construction methodology drawings for jacket construction- installation, sub-sea template drawings, new mooring and survey drawings, new pin piles and topside installation drawings; Developing HSE culture on the Package through all phases of EPC's T&I activities, preparation of SOW's/ procedures for the installations of, Load Out Operations and field installations (in Azeri and English languages); Developing and implementing a T&I organization for smooth Project development and technical coordination & Management of T&I activities in accordance with statement of requirements, specifications and contractual requirements; Resolving of technical queries relating to a job, using national and international engineering standards; Carrying out studies, produce written procedures, datasheets, compile work-packs and deal with plant layout issues and liaise directly with various clients' representatives and plant operational personnel; Contributing to the development and progress of plans, schedules and estimates.

Piping Designer

Scopus Engineering LTD
03.2011 - 08.2012
  • Production of piping general arrangements; Responsible for production of 2D CAD isometrics; Produced detailed pipe support drawings; Preparation of material list; Preparation of some engineering documents regarding to technical quires; Site visits and site surveys.

Piping Designer / Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineer

PSN (Production Service Network LLC)
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Providing Piping and Mechanical Engineering technical support to implement instructions from Lead Piping Engineer; Taking ownership and resolving piping technical queries, plant layout issues etc.; Providing support to other members of the Piping group; Liaison with clients plant operations personnel; Working with own initiative for the production of engineered solutions; Ensuring that Piping and Mechanical design scope changes were highlighted in order that they were captured by the change control process; Liaison with other disciplines to execute work and to contribute in the development of plans, schedules and estimates; Producing piping general arrangements; Production of 2D CAD isometrics; Producing detailed pipe support drawings; Site visits and site surveys, reporting back to the lead piping engineer.

Designer

Saipem Contracting Netherlands B.V.
06.2004 - 09.2007
  • Preparation construction drawings for site preparation; Construction methodology drawings for jacket construction-installation; Sub-sea template drawings; New mooring and survey drawings; New pin piles and topside installation drawings; Preparation of internal and external engineering documents.

QA / QC Engineer

KENAN Construction JV.
09.1998 - 06.2004
  • Preparation of bid proposals including bill of quantities; Creating project schedules; Creating quality and safety plans; Producing construction shop drawings and as built drawings; Preparation of purchase requests; Participating in material supply and purchasing activities, follow-up activities with client engineers; Involved in site quality control to check compliance with project specifications and drawings; Preparation daily production reports and administrative documents; Representing the company at construction sites as QA/QC and Safety Engineer.

Graduate Trainee

Consafe Azerbaijan LTD
09.1997 - 09.1998
  • Employed as a trainee, learning how to manufacture and interpret engineering deliverables from the design office; Placed within the drawing office to produce shop fabrication drawings, worked closely with mechanical and HVAC engineers to produce construction drawings and as-built drawings for HVAC systems.

Education

HND Mechanical Engineering Course - Open Learning -

TUOL(E) COLU / Teesside University
Middlesbrough, (England)
01.2014

HNC Mechanical Engineering -

COLU / Teesside University
Middlesbrough, (England)
01.2011

Master Degree in Oil & Mechanical Engineering Design -

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Baku, (Azerbaijan)
01.1999

Bachelor Degree in Oil & Mechanical Engineering Design -

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Baku, (Azerbaijan)
01.1997

Skills

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams; Ability to work equally, as well as, individually or as a team player
  • Engineering professional with over 20 years experience in plant layout, piping, mechanical engineering design and construction
  • Isometric Drawing Creation

    Pump Sizing and Selection

    Pressure Drop Calculations

    Code Compliance Familiarity

    Piping Design Expertise

    Piping Material Take-off

    Attention to Detail

    AutoCAD

    Mechanical Measurements

    Technical Drawings

    Pneumatic Systems

    Mechanical Requirements

    Materials Specifications

    Project Documentation

    Continuous Improvement Projects

    Project Requirements

    Technical Presentations

Languages

Azerbaijani
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Advanced
C1

Digitalskills

Proficient skills in all microsoft office and AutoCAD.

Personal Information

Driving License: B, C

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer

Engineering Consulting Technical Company ENCOTEC
05.2024 - Current

Project Engineer

SOCAR
08.2019 - 03.2024

Project Engineer / Interface

SOCAR
05.2018 - 08.2019

Offshore Senior Designer

Saipem Contracting Netherlands B.V.
08.2012 - 05.2018

Piping Designer

Scopus Engineering LTD
03.2011 - 08.2012

Piping Designer / Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineer

PSN (Production Service Network LLC)
09.2007 - 03.2011

Designer

Saipem Contracting Netherlands B.V.
06.2004 - 09.2007

QA / QC Engineer

KENAN Construction JV.
09.1998 - 06.2004

Graduate Trainee

Consafe Azerbaijan LTD
09.1997 - 09.1998

HND Mechanical Engineering Course - Open Learning -

TUOL(E) COLU / Teesside University

HNC Mechanical Engineering -

COLU / Teesside University

Master Degree in Oil & Mechanical Engineering Design -

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy

Bachelor Degree in Oil & Mechanical Engineering Design -

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Mahru Rzayeva