Tural Asgarov
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Process Engineer at SOCAR Downstream Management, driving process optimization, efficiency, and safe operations in refinery and petrochemical systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production and compliance targets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Process Engineer
SOCAR Downstream Managment
Baku, Azerbaijan
2025.02 - Current
- Monitor and analyze chemical processes to ensure optimal efficiency, safety, and compliance.
- Track chemical usage, process parameters, and plant performance to identify deviations.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to improve process reliability and productivity.
- Prepare detailed reports on chemical trends, process performance, and improvement initiatives.
Offshore Production Chemist
Intertek ( Central Azeri Offshore Plaform, BP, AGT
Baku, Azerbaijan
2022.10 - 2025.01
- Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests on samples to ensure quality, compliance, and safety.
- Prepare, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and chemical reagents for accurate analysis.
- Record, analyze, and report test results to support research, production, or operational decisions.
- Monitor chemical and physical properties of materials, ensuring adherence to standard procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations.
- Assist senior scientists or engineers in experimental design, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
Production chemist
Intertek (Sangachal Terminal, BP)
Sangachal, Azerbaijan
2022.05 - 2025.02
- Analyzing organic and inorganic compounds, refine substances and test chemical products.
- Used specialist software, precise analytical results obtained.
- Customizing products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
- Taking organic samples from sample points which are located in Sangachal Terminal.
Junior Process Engineer
Socar Polymer
Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
2018.07 - 2019.07
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing chemical and mechanical processes to support safe and efficient operations.
- Support senior engineers in troubleshooting process deviations and implementing corrective actions.
- Collect and analyze process data to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and track key performance indicators.
Trainee Process Engineer
Akkord Cement Factory
Gazakh, Azerbaijan
2014.07 - 2017.07
- Monitoring production processes.
- Participated in meetings with clients and suppliers, fostered good relationships.
- Fulfilling task set out by supervisors from several departments.
- Assisting in daily operations.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University
Baku, Azerbaijan 2024.11 -
MSc - Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
2019.09 - 2022.01
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Baku Engineering University
2014.09 - 2019.08
Skills
- Chemical process design
- Process safety management knowledge
- Equipment Maintenance
- Microsoft Office 365
- Laboratory software use
- LIMS System knowledge
- Sample processing
Certification
- TUV AUSTIRA Fundamental Process Engineering Training Course
- IELTS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE 7.0/9.0
- Workplace Violence Awareness by British Petroleum
- Workforce Insider Risk by British Petroleum
- Code of Ethics by Intertek
- Intertek Global Onboarding Webinars
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training Certificate (BOSIET)
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Proficient (C2)
Azerbaijani
Native
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Research studies
- Graduate Research Assistant
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Thesis advisor: Prof. István T. Horváth
- Thesis topic: Extraction and Characterization of Chitin from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) by direct conversion of BSF cocoons to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in concentrated ZnCl2.
LEADERSHIP
- Member of GreenChemistry Student Club at Baku Engineering University
- Project Manager at AIESEC
Timeline
Process Engineer
SOCAR Downstream Managment
2025.02 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University
2024.11 -
Offshore Production Chemist
Intertek ( Central Azeri Offshore Plaform, BP, AGT
2022.10 - 2025.01
Production chemist
Intertek (Sangachal Terminal, BP)
2022.05 - 2025.02
MSc - Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
2019.09 - 2022.01
Junior Process Engineer
Socar Polymer
2018.07 - 2019.07
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Baku Engineering University
2014.09 - 2019.08
Trainee Process Engineer
Akkord Cement Factory
2014.07 - 2017.07