AZILKHAN ZHANGALIYEV
Atyrau
Summary
Ready to solve challenging tasks related to Operations, Maintenance and Turnaround activities at Oil and Gas Refineries.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turnaround Team Advisor
Tengizchevroil LLP
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Tengizchevroil is a joint venture between Chevron (50% share in the consortium), ExxonMobil (25% share), KazMunayGas (20% share) and LukArco (5% share) and was formed in 1993, when the government of Kazakhstan granted exclusive 40-year rights to Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) to develop the Tengiz and Korolevskoye oil fields located in the north-eastern reaches of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. Produced 30mln tons of Oil in 2021
- Strong proficiency in most TA Management skills (e.g. execution planning, contracting/procurement, cost estimating, project controls, planning & scheduling, organization design, etc.)
- Successfully completed SGP/SGI/KTL Turnarounds 2017-2024;
- Participation as company representative in SLR IsoAlky Turnaround at Salt Lake City US Chevron Refinery as part of Business assignment.
- Established working communications with colleagues from different TCO groups involved in the Turnaround, based on the One TCO Team approach.
- Enrolled new business partner within a short time for Turnaround (Contract, equipment, service, personnel, safety, negotiations etc.)
- Support turnaround milestones and operations key deliverables based on IMPACT process;
- Development of tools/ technology or improved maintenance practices to address business needs, and application of maintenance best practices within the facility or organization, with particular focus on safety, reliability, and cost management;
- Provides support to the TA core team in the development of work plans (TA Framing Document, Class 1 Estimates, Contracting matrix, logistics plan, safety plan, equipment and machinery plan, Podding strategy, optimization of P6 schedules for critical works, review and commenting on Job Packs;
- Tracking BP training, access to TCO facilities, obtaining visas for foreign employees and vaccination, processing of deviations from Safety Instructions;
- Participation in review and prioritization of TA Lessons learned from previous KTL, SGP/SGI TAs;
- Participation in discussions on the TA SoW and RTP risk prioritization, in the development of mitigation plans to reduce risks, conducting the MFO/MFS assessment to reduce costs;
- Participation in a detailed discussion of the scope of critical and high-priority works jointly with the groups such as Equipment Reliability, Operations, Maintenance, Design Engineering and Process Engineering, Automation, HSE and BP management for safe, efficient and timely work execution;
- Provides reports to TA management in the course of TA work execution;
- Knowledge of process operations, designs and technical features of equipment (fixed, rotating, instrumentation, etc.) used at TCO KTL, SGP, SGI plants;
- Ability to work with the project documentation, reading drawings, as-built documentation;
- Enrolled of new Business Partners for upcoming Turnaround (contract, equipment, service, personnel, safety etc.)
Turnaround Lead Coordinator
Tengizchevroil LLP
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Successfully completed Turnarounds at KTL-1 in 2019, KTL-2 in 2018, SGP PU-340 in 2018.
- Established working communications with colleagues from different TCO groups involved in the Turnarounds, based on the One TCO Team approach.
- Made timely deliveries of materials and spare parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, PPE in the proper volume and quantity for Turnarounds at KTL-1/2 in 2018, 2019;
- Developed a database for fixed equipment at KTL-1 U-200/300-DMC including flange connections and ordering materials for future TAs;
- Development and coordination of all operational activities during TA planning and execution phases according to P6 schedule at KTL, SGP, SGI plants during Pre-TA, Execution, Post-TA periods.
- Responsible for all aspects of turnaround operations planning and performance with direct responsibilities for the shutdown, plant preparation, execution, re-commission and start-up turnaround phases.
- Lead and implement maintenance processes and strategies to ensure tasks are completed in a time and cost effective manner.
- Detailed discussion of the scope of critical and high-priority work, together with the groups like equipment Reliability, Operations, Maintenance, Design and Process Engineering, Automation and BP groups to carry out them safely, efficiently and on time.
- Development of step-outs of work for each scope, reviewing of engineering Job Packs for compliance with the terms of reference;
- Knowledge of process activities, designs and technical features of equipment (fixed, rotating, instrumentation, etc.) used at TCO KTL, SGP, SGI plants;
- Preparation and issuance of material requests for ordering materials and spare parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, PPE in accordance with the Work Order;
- Tracking the status of delivery and checking materials upon arrival at the warehouse for compliance with the submitted Material Requests;
- Ability to work with project documentation, reading drawings, as-built documentation;
- Processing and uploading documentation to TCO E1/Ariba system;
- Reporting to TA management in the course of work during Pre-TA, Execution, Post-TA periods.
Head of Procurement and Logistics Department
Caspian Radio Services”LLP
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: “Caspian Radio Services” LLP – Aviation Company specialized in the following services: Certification and operations of offshore/onshore aerodromes and heliports; Complex procurement, installation and certification of aviation radio navigation equipment; Employing and professional training of personnel for Civil Aviation;
- Optimized the company's material costs for the procurement of aviation radio navigation equipment, PPE etc.;
- Established reliable long-term partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers of aviation equipment from CIS countries, UK, USA, Singapore etc.;
- Ensured a timely delivery of radio navigation and communication, lighting equipment and its further installation and commissioning at the new facilities (aerodromes and heliports) on onshore and offshore oil platforms of TCO, NCOC, Saipem, KMG.
- Managed Procurement and Logistics Department.
- Participation in E-procurement for the purchase of aviation equipment and materials. Ensuring their compliance with aviation standards;
- Managed and updated any tracking or reporting tools to monitor accuracy and on-time execution of deliverables for each project and escalate to management as required;
- Participate in the close-out of Contracts and PO’s;
- Search and attract reliable suppliers of equipment, business correspondence and negotiations with suppliers and customers;
- Provide support to various Supply Chain personnel for RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFQs (Request for Quotes), and proposal evaluations;
- Review and verify supplier invoices and complete the necessary reconciliation when required;
- Create and update process documentation for various supply chain procedures;
- Organization of cargo transportation by helicopter and boat to offshore/onshore facilities.
- Identification of Dangerous Goods, preparation/ checking the accuracy of the completed DG declaration forms for further DG transportation according to the IATA/IMO DG Regulations by air/sea.
Supervisor of fitters group
Denholm - Zholdas”LLP
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Denholm – Zholdas LLP - providing a wide range of services for Operations, Maintenance and Turnarounds of Oil and Gas equipment at Refineries, West Kazakhstan oilfields. General contractor for Tengizchevroil LLP, Karachaganak B.V. companies
- Worked on TCO projects, Korolev Oilfield, on KTL, SGP, SGI plants, and Karachaganak oilfield plant KPO
- Participated in TCO Turnarounds at KTL, SGP, SGI in 2006-2009;
- Participated in Karachaganak Refinery Turnarounds in GP1, GP2, GP3 in 2006-2008;
- Ensuring effective and safe conditions to perform the work;
- Preparation of work documentation, JSA, PTW etc.;
- Preparation and distribution of tools and PPE to site areas;
- Supervising and distribution of fitters groups to perform the work task on technical maintenance and repair of fixed equipment during Pre-TA, Execution, Post-TA periods;
- Experience in gas and fire hazardous operations, in confined space works, works at height, etc.;
- Organization and performance of works as per TCO Work Plan: Blinding/De-blinding of vessels, valves and pressure safety valves, remove/installation of heat exchangers bundles, Air-cooler plugs, columns trays, separators, demisters, filters, and other repair works;
- Performed pressure testing on pipes and leak repairs;
- Reporting to TA management in the course of work during Pre-TA, Execution, Post-TA periods.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Almaty Management University (AlmaU)
Almaty, Kazakhstan07-2025
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Transportation and storage, pipeline operation in oil and gas industry
Oil And Gas University
Atyrau, Kazakhstan08-2013
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Technological Machines And Equipment in Oil And Gas Industry
Oil And Gas University
Atyrau, Kazakhstan08-2011
SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION - Maintenance And Operation in Oil And Gas Industry
Polytechnic National College
Atyrau08-2008
Skills
- Proficient in oil and gas sector vocabulary
- Skilled in marine communication standards
- Aviation terminology expertise
- Proficient in SAP and MS Office
- Skilled in utilizing Oracle Primavera P6
- JD Edwards expertise
- Skilled in utilizing Ariba 82 for e-Procurement processes
- Digital timesheet management
- Well
- Performance Management Process
- Extensive background in maintenance operations
- Project management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Certificate of Training Center “Munaishy”, Atyrau, 2008 – Repair Fitter on the Oil and Gas industry equipment
- Certificate of Completion of the Course “Operation and Maintenance of Marine Aviation Refueling Stations”, Harran LTD. UK, Aberdeen
- TCO Training Center completion Certificates as “Safe excavation practices”, “Confined space entry”, “Works at height”, “ePTW&PPHA”, “Respiratory Protective Equipment”, “Safe Driving Course”, “Rigging Operations”
- TCO Training center:
- - Rules for ensuring industrial safety in the operation of pressure equipment;
- - Fire safety within the scope of Fire Safety Basics;
- - Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Protection"
- - Safety and Labor Protection
- Certificate of Compliance of “Sapa” Training Center 2014 “Development and Implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems. ST RK OHSAS 18001-2008”
- Courses in “Seftec Global Training” Training Center, Atyrau:
- - FOET(OPITO) date of expiration 23.01.2021;
- - H2S (OPITO) date of expiration 2016;
- - FFT MSA, FFT Drager 2017;
LANGUAGES:
Kazakh – native language;
Russian – fluent speaking, writing, reading;
English – upper-Intermediate Level
French – elementary level
Timeline
Turnaround Team Advisor
Tengizchevroil LLP
01.2020 - Current
Turnaround Lead Coordinator
Tengizchevroil LLP
01.2017 - 01.2020
Head of Procurement and Logistics Department
Caspian Radio Services”LLP
01.2009 - 01.2017
Supervisor of fitters group
Denholm - Zholdas”LLP
01.2006 - 01.2009
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Almaty Management University (AlmaU)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Transportation and storage, pipeline operation in oil and gas industry
Oil And Gas University
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Technological Machines And Equipment in Oil And Gas Industry
Oil And Gas University
SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION - Maintenance And Operation in Oil And Gas Industry
Polytechnic National College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Date of birth: 04.04.1988
- Marital status: married with 4 children
- Ready to immigrate and work on 5/2 schedule, on rotation-based schedule and travel on business trips
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment
- Able to foster collaborative internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and business communication skills
- Good planning and organizing skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong facilitation, and conflict management skills
- Ability to recognize own limitations and seek assistance from others
Professional competence:
- Over 18 years of experience in oil and gas industry on projects such as Tengiz, Kashagan, Bolashak, and Karachaganak in the Republic of Kazakhstan and knowledge of the specifics of work in the following areas:
- Routine maintenance works and Turnaround at Oil and Gas Refineries;
- Offshore Helidecks with Aviation Refueling stations operations;
- Supply Chain Management;
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