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Discipline: Metallurgical Engineer
Specialties: Operations/Production/Industrial & Process Engineering/Planning
Qualifications: M.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering, Azerbaijan Technical University, 2002
B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering, Azerbaijan Technical University, 2000
Other Courses: 1. Moldova Steel Works, Rybnitsa, Moldova 2001
Course: ¡* Principles of steel making and secondary treatment of steel, continuous casting of steel with the conticaster¡¨, Certificate
2. Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain,
Institute of Youth, Malaga, Spain 1999
Course: ¡* Spanish language and cultural course¡¨, Certificate of Advanced level
Languages: English - Fluent, Russian - Fluent, Spanish - Fluent, Turkish - Fluent
Professional Summary:
I have both hands on and management experience, scope definition, appraisal of select stages of design, inspection, construction, commissioning and operations/production on steel mill plants.
I am familiar with DIN, API, BS, ASTM standards as well as Russian GOST standards. I am familiar with steel mill operations pulpit controls (Danieli, Tecaoer etc.), MS Project, MS Power Point, Access, Word, Excel, MiniTab (statistics software). My research interests are optimal cost production management, planning control, quality assurance, melt shop production increase, materials handling system, electric arc furnace stable operation with its stable power modes, off-gases collection system, refinery, continuous casting, heavy metallurgical and machine-building equipment.
Employment Experience: E. Shikhmetov
October, 2006 - Present (June, 2009):
Process Engineer (Process Metallurgist) at Gerdau Ameristeel, OK, USA
Basic Function:
Provide technical coordination support for the Melt Shop to include the development and refinement of operating procedures for the melt shop operations and products (Rebar, SBQ, MBQ).
Nature and Scope:
I am primarily responsible for developing, refining, and communicating the engineering and operating data needed to produce billets and finished products. Also, responsible for making recommendations for cost savings, production, safety, and quality improvements, as well as responsible for safety of employees and for effectively administering safety programs.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Coordinate operational information and data for the operating department.
2. Prepare all data sheets, diagrams, and flow charts for correct and efficient operation of the equipment.
3. Provide preliminary engineering services for department projects and cost justification.
4. Assist with preparing programs for the computer control systems.
5. Coordinate with supervision during routine operations, and assist in solving production problems.
6. Responsible for the proper interpretation and administration of corporate, plant, and departmental policies and programs.
7. Responsible for actively supporting and participating in Melt Shop/Rolling Mill teambuilding efforts.
8. Insure all environmental practices and guidelines are followed.
9. Make recommendations for cost savings, production, safety, and quality improvements.
10. Responsible for safety of employees and for effectively administering safety programs.
Improvement Projects and some Other Involvements:
1. 2 EAFs Foamy Slag Technology
2. New LMF commissioning
3. Ladle Slag Technology, its most optimal cost and its impact of ladle refractory
4. Wire rod grades process tune-up (SAE 1006, 1008); Inclusion control
5. Ladles IPV plugs operability; most optimal operation procedures.
6. PTI JetBox commissioning and operations; finding its most optimal parameters
7. Scrap Optimizer System (total billets cost reduction). Use of the software.
8. Back-up Melter (Shift Coordinator)
9. Alloys Consumption Reduction
10. Reduction of Caster Transition Billets
11. Reduction of Meltshop Metallic Losses
12. Reduction of Total Energy Consumption
13. Creation and utilization of appropriate engineering Models to handle projects above
14. Gerdau Business Management System Tools inculcation and its day-by-day activities (Failure Analysis etc.)
July 2003 - 2005; T. H. E. International Pipe Project, Sumgait, Azerbaijan and heavy machinery projects abroad (Taylor Heavy Engineering Services, Inc., USA. Based in UK)
* Steel Mill Chief Process Engineer, Azerpipe plant. (Related keywords: Industrial engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, safety engineering, fire prevention engineering, quality control etc.)
I worked in Engineering team of pipe plant meltshop construction project. I provided operational metallurgical discipline input and technical support during present designing and projecting stage basing on its next commissioning and operations affect. I am part of a team responsible for projecting electrical and utility systems (CH4, air, O2, H20 supplies), its maintenance and operation of meltshop to achieve maximum availability and reliability and to minimize operational costs. Ensure the production process flow integrity, and that production process engineering best practices and common standards are identified, determine the detail and prioritization of the future product, identify requirements for plant modifications and improvements, participate in procurement, provide first line discipline technical support to the construction and maintenance teams, develop and own the future pipe plant specific metallurgical training and development program for process engineers and technicians. My main duties are to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of T.H.E. engineering service, develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed firm, consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings, assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the project team, oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas, participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical project.
* International Projects Coordinator, Turin-Italy, T.H.E. project (Related keywords: engineering manager, supervisor, superintendent etc.)
My principal activities were to fulfill the role of Team Leader on Italian steel plant equipment (mechanical, electrical, utility, technology) dismantle, some modifications including sandblast and painting (as per customer request), packing and delivery it in order to meet approved schedule for completion and make it ready for start up in Algeria. I was responsible for delivering all systems across all disciplines, e.g. electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil. Responsible for EU safety norms of multinational workers, scheduling and following the deadlines, local POs, forecast and organization of on-site works.
December 1999 - July 2003, Baku Steel Company
* Deputy Head of Steel Melting Shop Manager
(Related keywords: production and manufacturing manager, operations manager, factory superintendent, plant or foundry supervisor etc.)
I have participated and performed the modification (furnace shape volume increase) of the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), modification of ferroalloys feeding system etc. Was part of commission created for EAF 36 MVA transformer selection, inspection in India to affirm its purchase. I have developed and participated as a process en gineer in upgrading EAF melting profile and its electric modes as well as shop logistics improvement etc. I had team of operators, technicians and foremen reporting to me and responsible for administrative maintenance and operation of all equipment at the steel melting shop. Main duties were to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing, the operations, production of meltshop, develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets, develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products, plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work, direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures, develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines and consumables, train and oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
* Melt Shop Shift Supervisor (Related keywords: shift co-ordinator, supervisor etc. )
My main duties were: supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the operating processing machinery and equipment; establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with units; requisition materials and supplies; resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality; train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies; prepare production and other reports; may set up machines and equipment; recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
I was participating during design, construction and commissioning of plant on behalf of the client. I have hands on experience during commissioning with aggregates (furnace melting operator, de-dust system etc.) operations. I was working with consulting companies in Baku on engineering, design, construction and commissioning of EAF, its electrical modes utility supply, electrode regulation systems: such as Moldova Steel Works, Moldova; Energotechology, Moscow and Badische Stahl Engineering, Germany
* Assistant to Project/Production Manager (During construction/inst.and commissioning of equipment)
* Assistant to Production Materials Manager
* Assistant to Chief Mechanical Engineer
* Assistant to Mechanical (Fabrication) Supervisor
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