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Svetlana Isayeva

Svetlana Isayeva

Baku,Baku City

Summary

Highly experienced Seismic Chief Observer and Coxswain with over 20 years of offshore experience in marine seismic acquisition operations. Proven track record of delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality seismic surveys across a wide range of offshore environments. Extensive expertise in streamer and ocean-bottom node (OBN) technologies, survey planning, quality control, operational coordination, and client liaison. Recognized for strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to reducing downtime, minimizing rework, and ensuring successful project delivery. Experienced in working closely with clients, vessel management, and multidisciplinary teams, making a strong candidate for Client Representative and offshore supervisory roles.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2025.11 - 2026.06

Managed back deck operations and maintained Isometrix N6 streamers 16 streamers.

  • Resolved technical issues promptly to minimise downtime during critical observation periods.
  • Provided timely, precise observation details to support project success.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Island Pride (ROV vessel)
2025.03 - 2025.10
  • Rigging 3rd party vessel for node project.
  • Preparation of readiness of 3000 nodes (OBX-90 and OBX-125).
  • Successfully passing audit by Technical auditor
  • Supervising Instrumentation department.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Amundsen
2024.05 - 2024.10

Managed back deck operations overseeing maintenance of Isometrix (N6) streamers.

Executed streamer deployment and recovery to maintain operational efficiency.

  • Conducted seismic data quality control for N6 rec system Savi and Trisor 6.
  • Collaborated with onboard processing to maintain real-time data quality.
  • Served as coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer fast rescue boat.
  • Supervised instrumentation department to enhance workflow and productivity.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Mikkelsen
2023.11 - 2023.12
  • Converted seal streamers to q-marine for instrument room and backdeck operations.
  • Maintained q-marine n5 streamers during backdeck operations.
  • Served as coxswain for Westplast 950 work boat and Fast Rescue boat STCW duty.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Amundsen
2023.05 - 2023.09
  • Manage back deck operations and deploy or recover isometrix N6 streamers.
  • Conduct seismic data QC and verify N6 data streams before processing.
  • Supervise deployment and recovery for N6 rec system SAVI and Trisor 6.
  • Coordinate with onboard processing to maintain real-time data quality delivery.
  • Serve as coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer FRB STCW.
  • Lead instrumentation team tasks and daily maintenance priorities.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Cook
2022.10 - 2023.03
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of Q-Marine (N5) streamers, deploy/recovery of streamers
  • Seismic data QC; TRIACQ Rec System, TRISOR Source System.
  • Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 950 work boat and Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified).
  • Supervising Instrumentation department.
  • Interaction with all departments onboard including Maritime.

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2022.08 - 2022.09
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of IsoMetrix (N6) streamers, deploy/recovery of streamers
  • Seismic data QC; N6 Rec System, Savi and Trisor 6. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real-time data quality
  • Acted as coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer Fast Rescue Boat, facilitating safe operation during maritime activities.
  • Supervising Instrumentation department
  • Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2021.02 - 2022.07
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of IsoMetrix (N6) streamers, deploy/recovery of streamers
  • Seismic data QC; N6 Rec System, Savi and Trisor 6.
  • Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified).

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Oceanic Vega
2020.12 - 2021.01
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of Sercel streamers
  • Seismic data QC; Sercel Rec System, Gunlink Source System.
  • Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 950 work boat and Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified).

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Warrior
2019.02 - 2020.11
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of Q-Marine (N5) streamers, deploy/recovery of streamers
  • Seismic data QC; TRIACQ Rec System, TRISOR Source System. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified)

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Amundsen
2018.06 - 2018.07
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of IsoMetrix (N6) streamers, deploy/recovery of streamers
  • Seismic data QC; N6 Rec System, Savi and Trisor 6.
  • Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 960 work boat and Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified).

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.08 - 2017.09
  • Executed seismic data QC for Triacq, TQC, Omega, and Trisor, collaborating with On Board Processing (OBP) department to ensure real-time data quality
  • Conducted Malacca Strait survey amidst busy fishing activities, achieving 0 HSE accidents
  • Performed back deck operations; maintained Q Solid (N5) streamers and deployed/recovered them in busy fishing activities area with 0 accidents
  • Operated Westplast 950 work boat and Norsafe Fast Rescue Boat, ensuring safe navigation and compliance with STCW standards.

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.06 - 2017.07
  • The first ever survey recorded by Q-solid streamers and OBX Nodes
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of Q Solid (N5) streamers, deploy/recovery of OBX nodes around platforms
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Coxswain for Westplast 950 work boat and Norsafe Fast Rescue Boat (FRB, STCW qualified)

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.01 - 2017.05
  • DryDock in Frederickshavn, Denmark. Upgrade WG Vespucci to MultiPurposeVessel (OBX Nodes)
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance of Q Solid (N5) streamers
  • Preparing/Troubleshooting of ACQ system after cold stack without Chief Acq in department!!!
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, Western Trident
2016.10 - 2016.11
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance, recovery of 12 x 8000m Isometrix (N6) streamers
  • Seismic data QC; N6 Rec System, Savi and Trisor 6. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Participation in workboat activities (Westplast 960), barnacle cleaning

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, Amazon Conqueror
2016.05 - 2016.09
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance, deployment of 14 x 8000m Isometrix (N6) streamers
  • First deployment for new build ACO
  • Seismic data QC; N6 Rec System, Savi and Trisor 6. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Participation in workboat activities (Westplast 960)
  • Member of LPT team
  • Member of DROPS team

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Magellan
2016.01 - 2016.02
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance, deployment of 12 x 9000m Q Solid (N5) streamers
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Participation in workboat activities (Westplast 950)

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Eagle
2011.10 - 2015.12
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Back Deck operations; planning, maintenance, deployment and recovery of up to 14x 9000m Q Solid (N5) streamers
  • Siemens S7 back deck PLC / HMI operation
  • WesternGeco back deck Cyber Station operation

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Western Pride
2011.01 - 2011.09
  • Beta test of Isometrix (N6) streamer and Trisor 6 source
  • First Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist to be trained in both systems by the Engineering Department
  • First third party Isometrix contract acquired with excellent client feedback
  • Rigging and shakedown of new Isometrix (N6) streamer
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Back Deck operations; planning, maintenance, deployment and recovery of multiple test configurations
  • Siemens S7 back deck PLC / HMI operation
  • Experienced work man for work boat and crew member for Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
  • Experienced work boat workman (Team Leader)
  • SIPP Instructor (Schlumberger Injury Prevention Program)
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)
  • NSL Qualified and experienced Rigger and Banksman
  • NSL Qualified Knuckle Boom Crane Operator under supervision, Class B
  • LPT Leader (Loss Prevention Team)

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Cook
2010.09 - 2010.12
  • First deployment from new build WG Cook; WSS (winch steerable source) and Discover (over / under)
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Back Deck operations; planning, maintenance, deployment and recovery of towed equipment
  • Siemens S7 back deck PLC / HMI operation
  • Experienced Westplast 950 work man and crew member for Springer Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)
  • NSL Qualified and experienced Rigger and Banksman
  • NSL Qualified Knuckle Boom Crane Operator under supervision, Class B
  • LPT Leader (Loss Prevention Team)

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Cook
2010.05 - 2010.09
  • Rigging new build WG Cook at Dry Dock Worlds, Dubai; the only Acquisition department crew member on site
  • Installation, testing and shake down of Recording Room and back deck equipment
  • Supervision of contractors for installation of seismic equipment
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)
  • Qualified and experienced Rigger and Banksman

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Tasman
2010.02 - 2010.04
  • Rigging new build WG Cook at Dry Dock Worlds, Dubai. Installation, testing and shake down of Recording Room and back deck equipment
  • Supervision of contractors for installation of seismic equipment
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)
  • Qualified and experienced Rigger and Banksman

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2009.08 - 2010.01
  • Supervision, mentoring and training of Acquisition department during 12 hour shift
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Back Deck operations; planning, maintenance, deployment and recovery of up to 8x6000m Q Marine (N5) streamers
  • Siemens S7 back deck PLC / HMI operation
  • Experienced 25' Norpower work boat workman (Team Leader)
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)

Operator Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2006.08 - 2009.08
  • Seismic data QC; Triacq, TQC, Omega and Trisor. Interaction with On Board Processing (OBP) department to assure real time data quality
  • Back Deck operations; maintenance, deployment and recovery of up to 8x6000m Q Marine (N5) streamers
  • Experienced 25' Norpower work boat workman (Team Leader)
  • Load Master; organising incoming and outgoing shipments, updating Asset Management (InSight) and shipping software (ShipTool)

Trainee Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2006.08 - 2007.07
  • Conducted seismic data QC using Triacq, TQC, Omega, and Trisor to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Collaborated with On Board Processing (OBP) department to maintain real-time data quality standards.
  • Managed Back Deck operations, including maintenance, deployment, and recovery of up to 8x6000m Q Marine (N5) streamers.
  • Outlined main achievements and duties.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Avionics

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Baku, Baku City
9 2001 - 6 2005

Comprehensive School - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Russian, Geography, History and Economics

Comprehensive School, Baku
Baku
9 1990 - 5 2001

Skills

  • NWSS (Winch Steerable Source) experience
  • Oblique (slant) streamer configuration experience
  • Discover (over under) streamer configuration experience
  • Coil streamer configuration experience
  • WAZ multi vessel streamer configuration experience
  • Undershoot experience
  • OBN Nodes experience
  • QHSE compliance
  • Certified Coxswain
  • Network Administrator for seismic vessel
  • Field data coordination
  • Mission planning
  • Crew safety management
  • Crew performance evaluation
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Goal-oriented

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 1984-09-15
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Azeri

References

References are available upon request.

Languages

Languages: Russian, Azeri and English.

Accomplishments

Recognisition certificate from Equinor Heidrun project

Timeline

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2025.11 - 2026.06

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Island Pride (ROV vessel)
2025.03 - 2025.10

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Amundsen
2024.05 - 2024.10

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Mikkelsen
2023.11 - 2023.12

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Amundsen
2023.05 - 2023.09

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, SW Cook
2022.10 - 2023.03

Chief Observer

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2022.08 - 2022.09

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Conqueror
2021.02 - 2022.07

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Oceanic Vega
2020.12 - 2021.01

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Shearwater Geo, Amazon Warrior
2019.02 - 2020.11

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Amundsen
2018.06 - 2018.07

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.08 - 2017.09

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.06 - 2017.07

Senior Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Vespucci
2017.01 - 2017.05

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, Western Trident
2016.10 - 2016.11

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, Amazon Conqueror
2016.05 - 2016.09

Acquisition Specialist

CSS/Contractor for WesternGeco Marine, WG Magellan
2016.01 - 2016.02

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Eagle
2011.10 - 2015.12

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Western Pride
2011.01 - 2011.09

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Cook
2010.09 - 2010.12

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Cook
2010.05 - 2010.09

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, WG Tasman
2010.02 - 2010.04

Shift Leader Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2009.08 - 2010.01

Operator Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2006.08 - 2009.08

Trainee Acquisition Specialist

WesternGeco Marine, Geco Topaz
2006.08 - 2007.07

Comprehensive School - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Russian, Geography, History and Economics

Comprehensive School, Baku
9 1990 - 5 2001

Bachelors Degree - Avionics

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
9 2001 - 6 2005
Svetlana Isayeva