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Zeynal Ismayilov

Zeynal Ismayilov

Baku,BA

Summary

Experienced Instrumentation and Control specialist with a strong background in maintenance, commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of complex control, automation, and Fire & Gas systems across offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities. Skilled in loop checks, diagnostics, system integration, and cause‑and‑effect validation, with hands‑on expertise in Siemens, Dräger, and industrial safety systems. Proven ability to support engineering teams during modifications, upgrades, and commissioning activities while ensuring full compliance with IEC standards, PTW processes, and HSE requirements. Adept at root‑cause analysis, system reliability improvement, and delivering accurate technical documentation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation level 2 technician

bp/Azfen LLC
Baku
08.2024 - Current

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  • Performed detailed diagnostics, calibration, and functional verification of control and instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and manufacturer specifications to maintain operational integrity.
  • Interpreted P&IDs, loop diagrams, cause‑and‑effect charts, and system architecture documents to support troubleshooting, system modifications, and engineering decision‑making.
  • Collaborated with control engineers on system upgrades and commissioning activities, providing technical input that ensured safe and optimized system performance.
  • Identified recurrent equipment failures through root‑cause analysis (RCA) and recommended engineering improvements, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime.
  • Ensured instrumentation installations and maintenance activities adhered to IEC 60079, OEM guidelines, and company engineering procedures, supporting safe operations and audit readiness.
  • Prepared technical reports, test records, and change documentation, providing accurate data to engineering teams for system optimization and project planning.

Instrumentation and F&G Technician

bp/Rapid Solutions LLC
Baku
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Ensure operation of company electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment by performing routine and preventive maintenance tasks, calibration and instrumentation tuning, repairs, rebuilds, and proper installation of new equipment in a safe manner. This includes providing proper record keeping, especially of all safety checks
  • Documented preventive maintenance, identified spare parts, and maintained calibration schedules to ensure operational readiness.
  • Communicate work pending or requiring attention to management and/or to next shift, technician
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, and work inclusively to deliver work within given specifications.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
  • Work within an overall risk control strategy which has been developed by safety specialists and includes detailed criteria for identifying risks, together with clearly defined procedures for action which must be followed.
  • Took ownership of completing tasks and procedures, ensuring adherence to established standards.
  • Follow procedures and relevant codes of standard with integrity and vigour and complete actions and documents accurately and honestly.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrate the ability to coordinate work scopes and SIMOPS effectively within a wider team, as required.
  • Maintain and demonstrate ongoing technical competence and skill set to current standards and updates.
  • Support innovation and development for improvements.

F&G Technician

Rapid Solutions LLC
Baku
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Installation, commissioning, configuration and full function test FAP at MRC (Rapid Solutions)
  • Full function test Fire Alarm Panels, automatic and manual detectors, control units of the system in Normal, Faulty and Alarm mode
  • Installation, commissioning, configuration and full function test Dräger H2S detectors at Sangachal
  • Oversaw all works to ensure efficiency and safety according to company or client Permit to Work Systems, Risk Assessments, Work packs, and Method statements.
  • Advised personnel on company HSE requirements for each project to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Repaired configurations by reprogramming main control units and updating cause and effect matrices at installation sites.
  • Documented findings and recommendations, providing technical reports to clients for informed decision-making.
  • Upon completion of the job, ensure that the worksite is cleared and any equipment, plant or spare materials are collected safely and returned to the client or company warehouse
  • Updated construction drawings to reflect changes and errors, enhancing accuracy based on actual installation and site conditions.

Automation Technician

Rapid Solutions LLC
Baku
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Fire Detection system inspection and health identification at RSL Facilities
  • Fire Detection system inspection and health identification at Azerbaijan Crane Vessel
  • Fire Detection system inspection and health identification at PLBH (Saipem) (Offshore)
  • Installation, commissioning, test gas detectors at DWG (Offshore)
  • Troubleshot fire detection system at CCF (Bos Shelf), identifying and resolving issues to ensure operational reliability.
  • Installation, commissioning, configuration and full function test FAP at Hydrasun Warehouses
  • Re-configuration, maintenance FAP at Valve Workshop (Rapid Solutions)
  • Full function test Fire Alarm Panels, automatic and manual detectors, control units of the system in Normal, Faulty and Alarm mode;
  • Recorded findings and recommendations, providing technical documentation and reports to client for informed decision-making.
  • Repair of configuration / installation by re-programming the main control unit / change cause and effect matrix
  • Troubleshooting of existing installation. Identify faulty, broken, wrong type, polluted equipment
  • Conducted operating induction for client, ensuring understanding of system functionalities.
  • Discuss how the project will be carried out, allocation of resources, plant, equipment and materials if required
  • Installation instrumentation equipment to comply with client requirements and IEC60079-17.
  • Upon completion of the job, ensure that the worksite is cleared and any equipment, plant or spare materials are collected safely and returned to the client or company warehouse
  • Reviewed and updated construction drawings to reflect changes and errors in the provided plans.

Education

İnformation Technology - Designing manufacturing processes

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2011

Skills

  • Isolation Authority
  • Process automation
  • Siemens Configuration Software
  • Tracerco
  • Vision CC - Drager
  • SAP Fiori
  • Microsoft Office
  • ECOW-AIW
  • PA

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/25/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Russian
  • Azerbaijan

Timeline

Instrumentation level 2 technician

bp/Azfen LLC
08.2024 - Current

Instrumentation and F&G Technician

bp/Rapid Solutions LLC
03.2022 - 08.2024

F&G Technician

Rapid Solutions LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022

Automation Technician

Rapid Solutions LLC
09.2019 - 06.2021

İnformation Technology - Designing manufacturing processes

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy
Zeynal Ismayilov