Rinat Aflyatunov has been appointed Chief Geologist and Deputy General Director of Tatneft. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant driller of the 4th category at the Tatech enterprise. From June 1 to September 30, 1995 - operator of oil and gas production of the 4th category of NGDU "Elkhovneft" of Tatneft company.

From March 25 to May 31, 1996. assistant driller of the 5th category of the Tatech enterprise. From July 2, 1996 to January 19, 1997 - operator of oil and gas production of the 5th category of NGDU "Elkhovneft" of Tatneft company.

From January 20 to October 13, 1997 - Master of field research of NGDU Elkhovneft of Tatneft company. From October 14, 1997 to March 11, 1998 - geologist of the first category of the field research laboratory of the Department of research and production works of NGDU "Elkhovneft" of the Tatneft company.