Rahid Abbasov
Baku
Summary
Possess deep understanding of environmental safeguard practices with focus on implementing and managing sustainable systems. Previous experience includes building strategic partnerships for environmental advocacy, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strengths lie in problem-solving capabilities, strong communication skills, and dedication to promoting ecological awareness. Have consistently demonstrated positive impact on environmental health and safety in previous roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, student engagement strategies, and educational technology integration. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring successful learning outcomes and positive classroom environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University Teacher
Baku State University
Baku
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and taught courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels, including lectures, seminars, labs and tutorials.
- Reviewed textbooks, journal articles and other educational materials for incorporation into course content.
- Facilitated small group discussions among students to encourage active participation in class activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
Environmental & Social Safeguard Manager
KOLIN Construction Tourism Industry and Trading Co. Inc. and Integra Construction KZ
04.2020 - Current
- Developing and implementing environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment;
- Managing relations with the board of directors, senior management, and internal staff;
- Writing environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company;
- Setting organizational sustainability targets, and developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery
- Developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development;
- Coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy;
- Leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices;
- Preparing Environmental Protection Plan and Supplemental Plans
- Writing and answering letters of Control organization which that contractors work with them
- Supervise the contractor's implementation of EMP
- Assist Client in disseminating and explaining additionally confirmed and identified environmental issues to the public, including holding of public consultations
- Assist in the review and development process of the current Environmental and Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with the PIU to be used in the coming phase;
- Undertake an environmental and social risk categorization;
- Participate in social screening activities as well as a review of grievance readdress mechanisms; Covering the full range of social issue areas, such as labor standards, community interface/impact, and community safety, land acquisition, social-ecological services/land access, physical resettlement, economic displacement assessment and management, stakeholder engagement
QHSE Manager
Gemza Group
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
- Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety
- Evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
- Conducting training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
- Monitoring compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
- Inspecting equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
- Investigating accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims
- Recommending solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
- Reporting on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
IRD Engineering
01.2018 - 10.2019
- -Establishment of environmental audit protocols and procedures aiming to monitor the Environmental Impacts of the Works;
- -Supervise the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) assuring the respect of the design directives;
- -Supervise the contractor's implementation of EMP and EMoP
- -Assist Client in disseminating and explaining additionally confirmed and identified environmental issues to the public, including holding of public consultations
- -Recognize the environmental problems and find solutions of great importance for future operation management;
- -Identify and plan action to avoid or mitigate all potential negative environmental and social impacts of the project;
- -Conduct studies and prepare reports as necessary to obtain formal approval for the project to proceed to construction;
- -Determine and quantify where possible the significant positive and negative impacts, direct and indirect impacts, and immediate, long term and cumulative impacts associated with the project;
- -Assure the respect of the environmental impacts quantification, mitigation measures and develops the monitoring programme;
- -Assist in the review and development process of the current Environmental and Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with the World Bank and PIU to be used in the coming phase;
- -Undertake an environmental and social risk categorization;
- -Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms;
- -Identify mitigation measures and explore opportunities for environmental enhancement;
- -Prepare report (monthly, quarterly, field monitoring) on the safeguard risks with appropriate actions to be taken for all sub projects and ensure that timely actions are taken;
- -Provide training support and advises to the Client on the environmental management policy analysis and development of highway construction and operation;
- -Covering the full range of social issue areas, such as labour standards, community interface / impact and community safety, land acquisition, social ecological services / land access, physical resettlement, economic displacement assessment and management, stakeholder engagement
- -Systematically compare feasible alternatives to the proposed project site, technology, design, construction techniques, phasing and operation;
- -Provide Environmental advice and guidance to the operation units in the field and attend their meetings as required
- -Prepare a list of Environmental assessment Reports
- -Checking the site and camp conditions on a regular basis and filling the Environmental, Health and Safety Check Lists
Environmental Manager
"Korpu-Bina-Tikinti" LLC
05.2016 - 12.2017
- --developing and implementing environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment;
- --managing relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff;
- --training staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities;
- --participating in environmental education and research;
- --writing environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company;
- --setting organizational sustainability targets, and developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery
- --developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development;
- --coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy;
- --leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices;
- --Preparing Health Safety and Environmental Protection Plan -- Writing and answering letters of Control organization which that contractors work with them
- --Supervise the contractor's implementation of EMP and EMoP
- --Assist Client in disseminating and explaining additionally confirmed and identified environmental issues to the public, including holding of public consultations
- --Assist in the review and development process of the current Environmental and Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with the World Bank, ADB, ERDB and PIU to be used in the coming phase;
- --Undertake an environmental and social risk categorization;
- --Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms; Covering the full range of social issue areas, such as labor standards, community interface / impact and community safety, land acquisition, social ecological services / land access, physical resettlement, economic displacement assessment and management, stakeholder engagement
Environment Manager
The State Agency of Automobile Roads
01.2014 - 12.2016
- --developing and implementing environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment;
- --managing relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff;
- --training staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities;
- --participating in environmental education and research;
- --writing environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company;
- --setting organizational sustainability targets, and developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery
- --developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development;
- --coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy;
- --leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices;
- --Preparing Emergency Response Plan / Training and responsible key personnel to apply this plan
- --Ensure the availability of medical services and facilities as per contract requirements
- --Prepare Emergency Response Plan / Training and responsible key personnel to apply this plan
- --Plans and method of statements shall be monitored by suitable records to prove the protection quality of the environment
- --An explanation of any interface impacts identified, and protection of existing works and services, indemnifying the Employer against any damage
- --To prepare and implement a Traffic Management Plan to assure traffic safety and control
- --An Environment Management Plan, reflecting the weekly inspection reports, the incidents, and environmental issues
Environmental Consultant
The State Agency of Automobile Roads
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Environmental regulatory compliance
- Assessment of environmental impacts
- Forecasting of environmental policy and stakeholder concerns
- Environmental planning, Stakeholder engagement (consultation and collaboration with regulators, public, industry)
- Spill prevention, preparedness and response, EMP
- Supervise the contractor's implementation of EMP and EMoP
- Assist Client in disseminating and explaining additionally confirmed and identified environmental issues to the public, including holding of public consultations
- Assist in the review and development process of the current Environmental and Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with the Bank and PIU to be used in the coming phase; Undertake an environmental and social risk categorization
- Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms; Covering the full range of social issue areas, such as labour standards, community interface / impact and community safety, land acquisition, social ecological services / land access, physical resettlement, economic displacement assessment and management, stakeholder engagement
Environmental Manager
Scott Wilson
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Surface and groundwater resource management, Drilling and completions waste management, Air quality management
- Development of environmental practices and procedures and, Environmental regulatory compliance
- Assessment of environmental impacts, Forecasting of environmental policy and stakeholder concerns
- Environmental planning, Stakeholder engagement (consultation and collaboration with regulators, public, industry)
- Spill prevention, preparedness and response, EMP/ASP
- Assist Client in disseminating and explaining additionally confirmed and identified environmental issues to the public, including holding of public consultations
- Assist in the review and development process of the current Environmental and Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with the Bank and PIU to be used in the coming phase; Undertake an environmental and social risk categorization
- Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms; Covering the full range of social issue areas, such as labour standards, community interface / impact and community safety, land acquisition, social ecological services / land access, physical resettlement, economic displacement assessment and management, stakeholder engagement
Safety Engineer
Socar Heavy Crane Alliance
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices
- Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs
- Implement, administer and advise others on hazard control programs
- Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control programs
- Draft a future safety plan and statement based on real time experiences and facts
Education
PhD - Ecology
Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University
10.2024
PhD - Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering
Sapienza Universita di Roma
10.2024
Master - MBA-Finance
Azerbaijan University
01.2018
Master - Environment
Baku State University
01.2015
Bachelor - Environment
Baku State University
01.2012
Skills
- Academic advising
- Lectures and Discussions
- Environmental Compliance
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental consulting
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Standards implementation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical Documentation
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Effective Communication
- Environmental analysis
- Water Resource Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Environmental Monitoring
- Data Management
- Complaint Handling
- Public Speaking
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Azerbaijani
- Date of Birth: 02/12/90
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safely 5.0
- ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and Internal Audit
- Assessment and Evaluation in Environmental Education
- Connecting Environmental Education to Education Standards
- Construction Management: Safety & Health
- Environmental Issue Analysis
- Introduction to LEED Certification
- The Basics of Waste Management
- Professional management form
- The First National IDP Study Abroad Cup Contest In Honor of Heydar Aliyev
- XIII SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE of MASTERS (for active participation)
- Protection of labor and requirements for technical safety during the execution of works with lifting devices
- Managing Stress for Positive Change
- OSHA Safety Pro: Hearing Protection
- OSHA Safety Pro: MUTCD Work Zone Traffic Control
- Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace
Timeline
University Teacher
Baku State University
09.2024 - Current
Environmental & Social Safeguard Manager
KOLIN Construction Tourism Industry and Trading Co. Inc. and Integra Construction KZ
04.2020 - Current
QHSE Manager
Gemza Group
02.2020 - 03.2020
Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
IRD Engineering
01.2018 - 10.2019
Environmental Manager
"Korpu-Bina-Tikinti" LLC
05.2016 - 12.2017
Environment Manager
The State Agency of Automobile Roads
01.2014 - 12.2016
Environmental Consultant
The State Agency of Automobile Roads
01.2013 - 12.2014
Safety Engineer
Socar Heavy Crane Alliance
10.2012 - 12.2012
Environmental Manager
Scott Wilson
01.2012 - 12.2013
PhD - Ecology
Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University
PhD - Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering
Sapienza Universita di Roma
Master - MBA-Finance
Azerbaijan University
Master - Environment
Baku State University
Bachelor - Environment
Baku State University
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