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main subcontractor which, then, subcontracted part dedicated Lesson Learnt session(s) was able to
of its activities and construction materials supply to optimize the activities for HDPE and to avoid
local vendors. once again, the local market was one redundancy in engineering. This wise approach
of the success factors in the implementation of this allowed for a smoother implementation of
project in Azerbaijan. engineering activities and a more coordinated
sequence of site activities to achieve intermediate
milestones of the project.
HSE performance
Safety, environment and the health of the labour force
building the plant were of paramount importance for Conclusions
the Group, as well as for the Client and the PMC. The The finalization of PP and HDPE plants is scheduled to
main subcontractor and all its subcontractors were take place in 2018, fully in line with Client’s expectations.
requested to observe the most stringent international The results achieved as of today are based on a full
standards enforced by Maire Tecnimont. commitment of the Group in the Country and
In addition, KTAZE site team undertook a number of specifically on the two projects to lean the decision-
new engaging initiatives in this respect such as a making process and to provide unique guidelines for
Training Center where the main hazards are shown, as the basis of a correct implementation of the project.
well as weekly HSE (Health Safety Environment) In addition, the cultural sensitivity and the careful
management walk-down with Client and PMC management of local environment, both of which are a
representatives and a monthly incentive scheme for trademark of MET’s along its story of successful project
HSE as “Safe worker of the month”. implementation, were essential for the successful
Moreover, a permanent training center was established completion of the project.
by the subcontractor where all employees, including The unique harmonization of national and international
vendors and workers, were specifically trained to be resources blended with correct and wise management
able to safely cope with the tasks they were called for. allowed to leverage interaction between cultures to
recognition of intermediate safety achievement was bring the best outcome, both for the client Socar
distributed to all employees present at site as sign of Polymer, and Maire Tecnimont Group.
appreciation of their attitude versus safety on site. In a recently published book, The Silk Roads by Peter
As of today, the project has exceeded 12.0 mil worked Frankopan, Heydar Aliyev airport in Baku is shown as
man-hours without LTI (Lost-Time Injuries) a track example of Azerbaijan’s rapid economic growth with far
record achievement in Azerbaijan. reaching outlook on all national aspects, therefore
Maire Tecnimont Group is proud of being part of this
Lesson Learnt approach industrial development program, setting standards in
HDPE project has been awarded six month into the the region and world-wide.
PP project. MET leveraged on this fact and through

Niccoló Heilpern

Niccoló graduated in Chemical Engineering at Central Asia Countries.
Politecnico di Milano in 2003 and he received his MBA Prior to joining KT, he was Business Manager for Iveco
at the International University of Monaco in 2007. Defence Vehicles (2012-2015) and before General
He is working in KT-Kinetics Technology SpA since Proposal Manager in Danieli & C. officine Meccaniche
2016 as Branch Manager in Azerbaijan, seconded SpA (2010-2012). He started his career in Foster
in Baku, with full responsibility of representing the Wheeler Italiana in 2004.
company in all facets of business in Azerbaijan and

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