Led regulatory affairs and compliance strategies for the GSU project ($2.3 billion gas separation unit), including development and implementation of regulatory plans, oversight of submissions to RoK authorities, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure full compliance with local regulations (SN RK, SP RK, GOST). Served as primary liaison with government agencies, environmental bodies, and partners for obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals across all project phases (FEED/ТЭО, Design/П, Working Project/РП). Managed documentation preparation for State Expertise, addressed regulatory comments, and ensured alignment on metrology, certification, industrial safety, and environmental standards. Handled uploading of project documentation to the State Expertise portal, obtained initial permitting documentation, maintained well-established communication with government bodies across all regions of RK and in Astana. Secured construction permits. Prepared budgets for permits, developed ITB for contractor contracts and technical assignments, oversaw contractors in technical supervision, quality control, design and construction groups, commissioning (PNR) group, and consulted all on executive-technical documentation. Additional activities: Oversaw interactions with Akimat, Migration Service, and state bodies on foreign workforce permits and corporate compliance matters. Organized and led public hearings for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement. Collaborated with educational institutions and employment departments to promote workforce localization and hiring compliance. Provided end-to-end support for third-party approvals, technical specifications, and permits. Represented the project in communications with ministries, committees, and State Expertise Authority. Utilized electronic portals (egov, elicense) for efficient submission and tracking of regulatory documents. Developed tender documentation, technical specifications for supervision services, and ITB for general contractor. Implemented Kanban board for regulatory task tracking and team transparency. Supervised community compliance initiatives, including landscaping and playground installations.

Managed regulatory affairs team as leader, coordinating certification, metrology, and passport groups; handled communications with clients and government agencies to secure permits and ensure compliance for all project activities, including radiation safety oversight. Directed regulatory strategies for major projects like Tengizchevroil's Future Growth Project (FGP, $48.5 billion expansion), supporting submissions, audits, and compliance with RoK regulations across FEED/ТЭО, Design/П, and Working Project/РП stages. Functioned as radiation safety responsible, managing radiographic flaw detectors and X-ray equipment.

Developed regulatory documentation and strategies for sea transportation of uranium, securing the first-ever Kazakhstan license for Caspian Sea nuclear material transport, as recognized by a recommendation letter from the Chairman of the Management Board. Oversaw compliance with atomic energy regulations, including radiation safety control, timely reporting to the Atomic Energy Committee and Sanitary Department, and personnel training. Supported Class 7 operations for Zhenis offshore oilfield, ensuring full regulatory adherence and risk management. Prepared and submitted core documentation packages with the license, conducted inspections of containers and the vessel "Barys" used for transporting uranium concentrate, and briefed the crew on radiation safety requirements and emergency response actions. Ensured full compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards, including packaging and Dangerous Goods Declarations.

Advanced to Regulatory Affairs Supervisor, managing timely acquisition of licenses and permits for construction projects; coordinated with government agencies and clients on regulatory matters for initiatives like 3GI/3GP, FGP Power Distribution ($48.5 billion TCO FGP context), Orken village, and KTR Camp water/sewerage. Prepared and submitted regulatory packages for State Expertise, ensuring multidisciplinary compliance and strategic alignment.

KZU Regulatory Compliance Team Leader (Radiation Safety, Explosives Safety and Chemical Safety) Led regulatory compliance team across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, coordinating specialists in radiation, explosives, and chemical safety. Developed internal procedures, instructions, and strategies for regulatory operations; managed DG import/export, licenses, and permits. Oversaw HSE, industrial safety, sanitary, environmental, fire safety, and civil defense compliance; supported SLB New Base construction in Aksai and conducted audits/investigations. Ensured regulatory submissions for projects including NCOC, TCO, KPO, Kensary oilfields, and TOTAL-SLB plant in Dunga

Coordinated regulatory affairs for oilfield/plant operations, civil constructions, and infrastructure projects (Kulsary-Tengiz Road, Shanyrak Village); served as radiation protection expert for nuclear densitometry in KTL plant. Managed design engineering for KTL, SGI/SGP, turnarounds, and environmental projects (reclamations, site remediation, evaporation ponds). Prepared submissions for State Expertise, liaised with authorities, and initiated Lean Six Sigma projects saving $100M, earning recognition from KTL manager. Ensured compliance in multidisciplinary teams for large-scale initiatives including FGP elements ($48.5 billion total).

Served as Permitting Specialist and Radiation Protection Advisor, providing regulatory support for oilfield operations; obtained licenses/permits for radiation and explosives. Developed compliance strategies, advised on RoK/corporate safety, conducted audits/risk assessments, and pre-qualified contractors for construction, DG transport, and dosimetry. Liaised with authorities (Sanitary Dept., Emergency Dept., Atomic Energy Committee, Police, Akimat); coordinated Karakudukmunai project, including base construction and storages for radioactive/explosive materials, ensuring regulatory submissions through FEED/ТЭО, Design/П, and Working Project/РП.

Coordination of newly hired personnel, organization of crew changes, HR briefings and trainings, support on HR and IR issues.

2016, March - May – NIPIneftegas (oil&gas scientific research institute) JSC, Geology Department, geologist. Functions: Estimation of reserves of oil and gas, processing and preparation geological reports.

2006 – 2015 Baker Hughes: 2014-2015 – Field Service Coordinator Added functions: Responsible Radiation Protection Officer for all BH product lines in Kazakhstan, obtain all DG import/export, transport and operating permits/licenses. SAP ZRAD tracking systems user. 2013-2014 – Senior Technical Support Specialist Added functions: consult and support Turkmenistan team on constructions of Radiation Storage, Calibration area and industrial base with office; Responsible for new constructions in KZ: Baker Hughes new base in Aktau and Atyrau (adviser on permits); RA calibration Areas and RA storages in Aktau, Atyrau, Uralsk; Chemical storage, wireline perforating gun storage, civil offices in Aktau and Atyrau, control and timely obtain necessary permits for all listed above objects; SAP ZRAD tracking systems user. 2010-2013 – Operations Support Specialist Added functions: Radiation Protection Officer, Base RPS, obtain all permits for all Dangerous Goods, import/export procedures and licenses, transport and field operations, support and consult on permits/licenses, conducting timely control and audits for BH Explosives Bunker construction area in Bayandy, compliance with SNiP, Industrial Safety Requirements, RoK regulations and company procedures, etc.; Conduct meetings with 3rd party companies on RA issues; Track certificates of survey meters, register new equipments in the public register of RoK. Track and monitor DG transports, obtain permits for Dangerous Goods and oversize goods transportations; Track changes in the RoK regulations and inform to staff if required, closely work (kept a good relationship) with state agencies (Acceptance Committee on commissioning the facilities for operation, Department of State Architectural Control and Licensing of Mangistau region, Sanitary Dept., Emergency Dept., Police Dept….) in Aktau, Atyrau and Uralsk. Always follow to the RoK regulations and FCPA during contact with authorities and 3rd parties; Undertake Radiation Safety pre-qualifications of Contractors (e.g. transport companies, radioactive logging sources and piptag providers, dosimetry companies). SAP ZRAD tracking systems user. 2008-2010 - Operator Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), Explosives Specialist, handle and transport dangerous goods, 15K pressure equipment, monitor RA areas, fill RA safety checklists, track personnel dosimetry and trainings, conduct briefings/meetings, Global Radiation Safety Procedures, ALARA principles, Emergency Response Plan, incident investigations, risk assessment, oilfield and corporate RA protection audits. Dangerous Goods transportation (by sea, air, road) Coordinator, inventory of RA sources and Explosives, obtain local permits for DG import/export, transport and field operations. 2006-2008 – Junior Operator Radiation worker, operate wireline open hole and case hole operations, Service of logging tools, 10K pressure equipment, fishing jobs drive logging truck, forklift;