Process Engineer Engineering

ZOHIDJON BOLTAEV

Flat-**, House-**B, Quarter-*, Chilanzor District, Tashkent City, Uzbekistan

Mobile: +998-**-***-**** Email: ************@****.** Date of Birth: 24/11/1973 Citizenship: Uzbekistan Marital Status: Married PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced and dedicated Lead Process Engineer with over 26 years of progressive expertise in the oil and gas industry, including gas processing plant, polyethylene production plant, GTL plant

(Uzbekistan GTL), Gas processing operations, and major FEED and EPC projects. Proven leadership in process engineering, HSE, licensor/vendor coordination, commissioning, and technical reviews. Skilled in executing complex technical deliverables and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration in high-stakes international projects. CORE COMPETENCIES

- Process Engineering (FEED/EPC/Operation)

- HAZOP/HAZID/QRA/BRA Leadership

- Process Simulation and Equipment Sizing

- Licensor and Vendor Interface

- EPC Design Reviews and Compliance

- HSE Strategy and Industrial Safety

- Multidisciplinary Coordination

- Technical Documentation and Specification

- Risk and Safety Assessment

- Site Supervision and Commissioning Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Engineering Manager

OGMA PROJECTS LLC Tashkent, Uzbekistan

May 2023 – Present

Project: E-KON Digitalization System (JSC UZBEKNEFTEGAZ) Led engineering and procurement activities for the implementation of a digitalization system across multiple oil and gas field locations.

Developed and maintained a comprehensive procurement schedule aligned with project milestones.

Prepared technical requirements and equipment specifications for procurement packages. Reviewed vendor documentation at bidding stages, including technical and commercial compliance for process and mechanical equipment.

Evaluated process and mechanical datasheets and ensured alignment with project design standards and specifications.

Compiled detailed equipment package requisitions, including datasheets, technical attachments, and interface documentation.

Actively participated in vendor kickoff meetings, client coordination sessions, interdisciplinary engineering reviews, and project expediting meetings. Reviewed General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) and ensured integration into the overall plant layout.

Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to validate technical performance and compliance prior to delivery.

Lead Process Engineer (FEED & Detail Design)

Enter Engineering Pte. Ltd. – Singapore

Project: Surhan Gas Chemical Operating Company – Uzbekistan Feb 2019 – Apr 2023

Role: Lead Process Engineer (Contractor – FEED & Detailed Design Phase) Project Description:

A greenfield Gas Processing Plant (GPP) with a design capacity of 5 BCM/year of sour natural gas containing high concentrations of CO and H S. The plant produces export-grade treated natural gas, granulated sulphur.

FEED Contractor: Amec Foster Wheeler WOOD (Spain)

Process Licensor: Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Amsterdam Key Responsibilities:

Reviewed comprehensive FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables, including: Pipeline hydraulic simulation reports

Process simulations, heat and material balances

Equipment sizing, datasheets, and technical specifications Instrument datasheets and control philosophies

Design basis, design criteria, and operational philosophies (e.g., isolation, draining) PFDs, UFDs, and P&IDs

Hazardous area classifications and utility packages (fire water, fuel gas, instrument air) Flare studies and licensor packages (Shell processes for H S and CO removal) Led interdisciplinary coordination with stakeholders including FEED contractor, licensor, and internal teams.

Conducted site visits to support location selection, constructability assessment, and early design development.

Performed hydraulic calculations for pumps and compressors; prepared design basis and technical reports.

Contributed to major project safety assessments:

QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment)

FERA (Fire & Explosion Risk Assessment)

BRA (Blast Risk Assessment)

Actively participated in key design and safety reviews: HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis)

HAZID (Hazard Identification Study)

P&ID Reviews

3D Model Reviews

Lead Process Engineer (FEED Phase)

Enter Engineering Pte. Ltd. Jizzakh Oil Refinery Complex May 2018 – Jan 2019

- Reviewed FEED documents, vendor deliverables, licensor proposals (UOP), HAZID reports.

- Supervised development of design packages and process standards.

- Led safety, PFD, P&ID, and model review processes. Production Manager

Uzbekistan GTL LLC UzGTL Project

May 2017 – May 2018

- Oversaw production integration during EPC phase (Hyundai Engineering, Technip).

- Reviewed QRA, BRA, commissioning plans, RAM studies, and HAZOP actions. Owner's HSE Specialist

Uzbekistan GTL LLC UzGTL Project

Dec 2016 – May 2017

- Developed HSE procedures and managed compliance (OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, IFC).

- Participated in HAZOP/SIL sessions, inspections, emergency drills, risk assessments. Project Manager (PMT Team)

Uzkimyosanoat – PVC, Caustic Soda, Methanol Plant

Jun 2016 – Nov 2016

- Reviewed FEED, EPC deliverables, and coordinated PMC selection.

- Managed tie-ins, construction approvals, and government interfacing. HSE Specialist

Uzbekistan GTL JV

2013 – 2016

- Implemented site HSE procedures, conducted audits, drills, and incident investigations.

- Ensured safety design compliance and coordinated contractor safety performance. Deputy Chief Specialist – Industrial Safety

Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex

2010 – 2013

- Developed safety declarations, inspected equipment, supervised safety systems.

- Managed interlock maintenance and process safety programs. Shift Supervisor – Polyethylene Plant

Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex

2000 – 2010

- Led commissioning, startup, and plant operations.

- Developed operational procedures and trained personnel. Field Operator – LPG Production Unit

Shurtan Gas Processing Plant

1999 – 2000

Operator – Gas Filling Station

1997 – 1999

EDUCATION

Tashkent Chemical Technological Institute

Degree: Chemical Engineer in Organic Substances by Oil and Gas Synthesis Graduated: 1996

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

- Nova Chemicals, Canada – PE Plant Operations

- Honeywell Uzbekistan – Control Systems

- Oryx GTL Training – Safety Awareness (Confined Space, Ergonomics, Fire Safety, PTW, etc.)

- KONTEXNAZORAT – Industrial Safety in Hazardous Facilities TECHNICAL SKILLS

- PFD, P&ID, HYSYS (Intermediate), HAZOP/HAZID Reviews

- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF

- Primavera P6 (Intermediate)

LANGUAGES

- Uzbek – Native

- Russian – Fluent

- English – Professional Working Proficiency

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