Mahir A.

Experience

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  Scientific Research and Design Institute of Scientific

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Civil/Structural Engineer

  Overview of role:• As a Civil & Structural Engineer my responsibilities was to carry out calculation of designed concrete structures weight and required weight of rebars for reinforcement. Worked with other Engineers to feedback them to update drawings based on my observation where necessary. • Worked with Project Manager to plan technical activities. • Check existing Projects and Reports for any missing information and informed Project Manager.

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  State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2016

  Offshore Structural Engineer

  •As an Offshore Structural Engineer my duties was to carry out required assessment requested by Client and make sure all submitted reports have quality assurance as well as all assessed steel structures were within international standards. Below activities were also done by my side.•Modeling and Design Calculation of Fixed Jackets, Jack-up. •Performing of ultimate strength and reliability for checking model of loads. •Calculation of environmental impact on structures in SACS pro v8i.•Modeling of 3D Hull of vessel and inner structure by Finite Element in STAAD.pro SS6 and Sacs v8i 5.7•Seafastening design of steel structures and jacketTop side: •Creating Top side of platform in SACS/STAAD.pro and apply dead, live, wind load onto structure in order to check strength of topside and reaction forces which acting on connection point between jacket and topside.In place analysis: •Apply all service loads to platform in order to check jacket for stability. •Pile strength and soil capacity check•Determination of minimum required pile penetration length Pre-service analyses:•Launch analysis•Jacket Flotation and Upending Analysis:•Stability and upending analysis•Initial floating and on bottom positions provided.•Upending steps can include multiple commands.•Lifting with Dual hook capabilities•Buoyancy tanks designLifting Design:•Lifting point’s verification •Rigging design •Joint connection design (welded and bolted connections)•Transportation analysis on cargo barge of sea fastenings for different kind of structures.•To check barge deck during transportation phase. The software used for calculation finite elements such us, SACS, STAAD.pro and ANSYS.All of calculations were implemented according to units of below mentioned standards:- AISC, API, BS, 0030/ND, IMCA M 179, ND 0027, Russian register. Softwares: STAAD.pro SS6, SACS v8i 5.7, ANSYS, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office. Show less

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  Saipem

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2020

  •Analyse the technical documents (specifications, calculation notes, drawings, etc.) in order to assess the scope of the studies required and the potential risks.•Seek as far as possible solutions which can bring overall savings to the project. •Make the Project Engineering Manager aware of the modifications or anticipated difficulties for meeting Client requirements. •Deal with Third Party Authority when the certification process of offshore structure design is required. •Deal with Marine Warranty Surveyor in the ambit of the surveying process of marine operations. Perform other related duties as assigned by Superior. Teach and guide fresh engineers within Engineering Team.•Providing support in the structural area for installation activities. Concept and detailed design of necessary steel structures for transportation and installations with compliance to engineering standards and relevant codes.•Work with operations team and vessel filed engineers prepared technical reports based on engineering query. Production and checking of design documentation including, detailed design reports, provided technical report by supplier, equipment specifications etc. •To check strength of barge deck during transportation phase. The software used for calculation finite elements such us, SACS, STAAD.pro and Inventor Professional Seafastenings design lifting Analysis of subsea structures lifting point's verification rigging design joint connection design (welded and bolted connections) design foundation/grillage under structure to carry load onto under frame deck of vessel. •All of calculations were implemented according to units of below mentioned standards: AISC, API, BS, DNVGL-ST-N001, 0030/ND, 0027/ND, IMCA M 179. Softwares: SACS Connect Edition, STAAD.pro Connect Edition, Autodesk Inventor Professionals 2018, Mathcad 15, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office. Show less

  • Lead Offshore Structural Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Offshore Structural Engineer

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2019
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  BP

  Jan 2020 - now

  Offshore Structural Engineer (DRE)

  • Provides Off-Shore Structural engineering expertise within defined area of responsibility, which may include ensuring the correct selection, design, specification and construction, and operation of our offshore structures, helping to develop and implement maintenance programmes, troubleshooting operational problems, and/or designing and overseeing modification to offshore operating structural facilities.• Applies sound knowledge and skills to solve assigned engineering problems and projects, working with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors, including relevant operations and maintenance personnel in the field as required, to identify safe and competitive solutions to problems.• Develops and applies designated technical practices for controlling the quality/health/safety/environmental/commercial outcomes of new projects and existing process improvement initiatives.• Acts as coordinator or reviewer for Off-Shore Structural engineering related MoC, managing action closure and ensuring appropriate bp technical practices and relevant industry codes are adhered to when modifications are being made.• Supports efforts to ensure Off-Shore Structural engineering risks are understood, controlled and continuously reduced to deliver safe operating results, networking internally and sharing applied information and learnings. Follows BP's Engineering Principles, complies with BP's Code of Conduct, and models BP's Values & Behaviours.• Carry out structural assessment to identify ultimate capacity of new or existing steel structures due to Transportation and Lifting of equipment.• Perform structural calculations based on requests from platforms and detailed review of the design reports & drawings provided by contractors.• Participate in an incident investigation to carry out Root Cause Failure Analysis.• Development of subsea inspection programs for performing subsea jacket surveys with ROV to maintain jacket / legs structural integrity. Show less