Arman Rakhimov

Chemicals Selection & Application & Sales/ Chemical Cleaning & Decon/ Process & Safety Eng

Oral, West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan

About

15+ years of solid experience in Process/Technical Safety Engineering and Process/Chemical Engineering in Oil & Gas, I have developed expertise in managing safety across both projects and operations. I hold MSc & BSc in Chemical/Process Engineering and a strong background in Chemical and Safety Engineering. Have worked with leading Oil & Gas operators and contractors, including Total, BakerHughes, WorleyParsosns, Chevron, Lukoil, KPO, NCOC, TCO, KMG across diverse regions and in both offshore and onshore facilities. Proficient in applying industry standards (API, HSE, IEC) and have hands-on expertise in conducting key safety assessments, including HAZOPs, PHAs, QRA, Bow-Tie analysis, and SIL assessments. Experienced in user of the PHA Pro, Stature, Corqa and DNV PHAST for risk analysis. Known for my clear communication, technical writing, and ability to manage multiple projects, I excel at influencing stakeholders and fostering strong relationships across diverse teams and regulatory bodies. I am committed to delivering high-quality results while ensuring process safety and compliance.

Experience

  • Chemical Cleaning & Decon Expert at Tengizchevroil
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Chemical Cleaning & Decon Expert from TEXOL, in current role performing: ❖ Developed comprehensive project method statements and advanced methodologies for chemical cleaning and decontamination operations. ❖ Determined the personnel and equipment requirements, including consumables and spare parts, for the TCO SGP TA - 2026. ❖ Coordinated internal and external technical interfaces with the TCO team, project personnel, and third-party contractors, and reported on the status of work, potential delays, and issues. ❖ Regularly attended site surveys to review equipment layout and utilities requirements, and provided written reports as needed. ❖ Follow-up activities on the work site and report to the project manager. (or operation manager). Process Safety Engineer Oct, 2021 - Oct, 2024, experience content: ❖ Facilitated/coordinated PHAs (HAZOP/LOPA/What if/FRA) by Chevron rules to brownfield/greenfield projects: SC and MC Projects; > 25 MM$. ❖ Performed risk assessement for MOC designated for TCO facilities: KTL, SGP, Field & Export, 3GP, 3GI. ❖ Performed head/parts count for QRA study on software (CORQA, PHAST DNV) dedicated to KTL (old plant) PoB and reliable sulzer pumps/parts findings and optimization; ~ 2 MM$ budget ❖ Developed deliverables: HCSS storyboards retrieved from PHA studies for TCO facilities. ❖ Trained console operators/operations consultants on HCSS storyboards, follow-ups in V&V of PHA recommendations with TCO management. ❖ Conducted Asset Consequences Riskman Scoring for mechanical/rotating equipment optimization projects; trained FAST Projects Assurance Team on Asset Risk Analysis as per Chevron Risk Matrix tool. ❖ Supported TCO Turnaround (TA) team on developing of the TA map for green/yellow/red/double red zones for TA. ❖ Regularly presented Process Safety deliverables designation and application in multi-disciplinary edu sessions & Chevron forums. ❖ Completed all Process Safety related trainings and verifications by Chevron/AIChE.

  • Lead Process/Chemical Engineer at KSI PetroGasServices
    Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

    ❖ Leaded the projects with over 35 MM$ budget on chemical cleaning of the systems/vessels in both Onshore and Offshore Facilities. ❖ Design Review/Codes & Standards, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Hazard Analysis on commissioning and Start-Up of the Spent Caustic Neutralization Unit in brownfield of the Onshore Facilities; ~ 2.5 MM$ budget. ❖ Development of required deliverables for commissioning of temporary Spent Caustic Neutralization Unit: PFD, P&ID, Line sizing (Hydraulic calculations/HYSYS modelling) and submission to NCOC Operations Team. ❖ Executed and implemented: Process Hazard Analysis, Safety Objective Analysis, Management of Change, Project Change Notifications, Risk Assessment, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Risk Management, Risk Reduction dedicated to performing of the proper application of oilfield chemicals. ❖ Leaded performing of the chemical cleaning dedicated to removal of corrosion byproducts in equipment of the OSF, Unit-330, Unit-332. ❖ Participated/performed in site surveys of Process & Design & Instrumentation & Mechanical Engineering group dedicated to confirmation of MOC statements for construction redline status (Asbuilt ‘changed & received’) with further report submission into SAP & CMS. ❖ Development of process/production engineering work pack documentations: project change notifications (PCN), temporary operating procedures (TOP), method statements, KPI monitoring procedures for chemical cleaning activities in both Onshore and Offshore Crude Oil, Sour & Sweet Gas, Sulphur recovering facilities.

  • Production Chemistry Lead at Baker Hughes
    Jul 2014 - Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    ❖ Leaded the projects with over 50 MM$ budget on chemical cleaning and decontamination of the systems/vessels in both Onshore and Offshore Facilities. ❖ Held Account Coordinator position in Downstream Chemicals Team of Baker Hughes GE Company reporting to TCO Operation Group; the team role is oriented to support of TCO specialists/projects related to chemicals use in and off plant facilities of TCO. ❖ In group of TCO Consultants, Process Engineers and Operations Team performed tasks: recommendation of products for chemical treatment operations, selection of best injection points; all was dedicated to modernization of demin water treatment units at SGP Utilities. ❖ Leaded performing of total system analysis in Oil/Gas/Sulphur/Water treatment facilities with further involvement to engineering investigations, surveys and studies necessary to develop area of work assigned. ❖ Advisor/consultant role in TCO RMG's project on modification of chemical treatment program devoted to optimization of dosage rate of corrosion inhibitors applied in Metering Stations and wells of TCO Field Units. ❖ Core Team role in TCO Reservoir Engineering Department's project on selection/recommendation of emulsion breaker to injection into production fluid with purpose of reduction of well flaring time and full replacement of MRM program. ❖ Held technical presentation on behalf Baker Hughes GE Company in 3rd SOCAR International Caspian and Central Asia Downstream Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. ❖ Completed the full course of study in RESTORE Chemicals to oil recovery in BakerHughes Research Center on Kirkby Road, Liverpool, UK; In further held projects dedicated to implementation of RESTORE technology in marginal wells of KPO, KazGerMunai, Maersk Oil, KazPetrol Group, OMV Petrom companies. ❖ Performed localization of OFC and industrial and water chemicals by blending them in JV partner facilities and getting corresponding final product certifications/documentations for further efficient sales.

  • Lead Production Chemist at Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company
    Jul 2009 - Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    ❖ Managing chemical treatment application at OGS (Oil Gas Sulfur) facilities of Onshore Plant of Kashagan development project. ❖ Performed tasks on developing of Project Change Notification (PCN) dedicated to new chemicals selection and further successful application in problematic facilities of Onshore Plant; control of chemical consumption as per chemical treatment program and KPIs of the processes in production plant. ❖ Supported Process & Production Engineering Department on projects devoted for modernization works of process systems during shut-down & turnaround period; helped with data collection for development of a request with As-built Job Pack (P&ID & PFD). ❖ Developed chemical treatment program guides (CTPG), PCN for optimization and improvement of chemical treatment in Bolashak (OPF) Plant. ❖ Development of cost-effective oil field chemicals (OFC) dedicated to maintain key performance indicators (KPI) in production facilities of customers. ❖ Executed all stages of projects on new products development including: laboratory experiments, field trials on customer's facilities, trial production of new product in chemicals blending plant of Nalco and regular implementation of the product; Main products developed for customers: corrosion inhibitors, paraffin chemicals, scale dissolvers, well treatment chemicals, biocides, emulsion breakers, antifoulants. ❖ CRM focused on: monitoring of chemical performance implemented in customer facilities, modernization of the product for cost constraint purposes, issues on logistics and continuous supply of chemicals. ❖ Development of tech standards/regulations, sanitary conclusions, permits to use, certificate of registration for production/application of chemicals in countries of the Customs Union (Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus). ❖ Performed projects dedicated implementation of the management systems ISO 17025 and ISO 9001/14001 in chemical labs, production facilities and field services of RauanNalco LLP.

  • Process Project Engineer at Worley
    Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr

    As Project Engineer performed the following tasks: ❖ In cooperation with Branch Manager of Worley Parsons Kazakhstan (WPK) Aksai Branch developed Cost - Time - Resource (CTR) documentations required for tendering activities of projects of the KPO. ❖ Performed tasks on lump-sum fixing for sub-contract projects between WPK and KPO. ❖ Participated in manpower administration activities dedicated to distribution of project matters among disciplines (Process/Instrumentation/Civil/Engineering) of WPK Aksai. As Process Engineer performed the following tasks: ❖ Process engineer/designer on Detailed Design stage of modification the Waste Water Treatment Unit and Biological Treatment Unit of the Sewage Treatment Plant for KPO: - timely development of the project deliverables: Basis of Design, PFD, P&ID, Hydraulic and Line Sizing Calculations Reports, field surveys. - preparation of agendas and technical notes for HAZOP/HAZID studies on the project. - attending HAZID/HAZOP Members meeting in close-out project meeting. - worked with CDT (conceptual definition team) of KPO on submission of construction As-built documentation for Commissioning redline. - participated in specialized site surveys dedicated to execution of timely changes in As-built Job Pack and submission into CMS. ❖ Process engineer on Feasibility Studies of the Flare System Integrity project for KPO b.v.. ❖ Process engineer on Feasibility Studies of the Gas Injection Upgrade project for KPO b.v.. ❖ Feasibility Studies of the Installment of new Remote Manifold Station for KPO b.v.. ❖ Safety Champion of Worley Parsons Kazakhstan Aksai Branch.