He started working in the field once he was employed by Xəzərdənizneft state concern in 1970.

Starting from 1984, Aliyev was appointed the Chief Instructor of Department at the administration of Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party.

He retained the post of the President until December 6, 2004, when he was appointed the Minister of Industry and Energy of Azerbaijan Republic.

Aliyev has been awarded with Shohrat Order due to service in development of oil industry in Azerbaijan Republic.

He was also awarded with Order of the Glory of Georgia, Legion d’Honneur of France and Meritted Engineer Medal of Azerbaijan Republic.