Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)
Smooth, reliable & efficient operation of 48MW Power Plant having Boiler technology of Pulverized Fuel firing. Efficient operations of PF Boiler, Steam Turbine & BOP as per SOP and within SOC limits. Start/ stop of plant & act smartly during emergency situations.
Strictly adhere to water & steam quality during shift operation.
Key Individual Accountabilities
Strategy § Support plant leadership in achieving long-term reliability, availability, and efficiency goals. § Execute shift activities aligned with production strategy, energy optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives. § Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in DCS operations. § Ensure all actions on shift protect the asset health and extend equipment life
Financial § Monitor and optimize fuel consumption, heat rate, auxiliary power, and chemical usage to minimize operating cost. § Track and report shift-wise KPIs (generation, consumables, efficiency indicators). § Support adherence to annual O&M budgets through responsible decision-making.
Customer/ External
Orientation § Maintain continuous and accurate communication with internal and external stake holders, process units, utility consumers, and pipeline customers. § Ensure zero interruption in power/steam supply to internal and externaal customers.
People Orientation § Lead, guide, and supervise field operators, technicians, and shift support staff with clarity and calmness. § Build a culture of safety, discipline, and ownership on the shift. § Coach young operators on DCS logic, SOPs, emergency procedures, and plant fundamentals. § Ensure proper shift handover, workforce allocation, and adherence to SOPs.
Core operational
Operation. · Responsible for the DCS operation of PF Boiler, Steam Turbines & Cooling Tower. · Operations under normal functioning, emergency and shut down. · Monitor the plant parameters and performance in the shift and ensure power generation as per the target. · Operate the plant in accordance with the technical parameters · Operate the plant in such a manner that desired PLF is achieved. · Coordinate with Electrical, C&I and maintenance team, for routing maintenance for safely working on equipment during shift. · Maintaining/preparing Daily Generation Report, chemical report and water consumption report. · Co-ordinate with field staff for routine activities, equipment isolation & restoration. · Co-ordinate with lab for water & steam quality reporting.
Quality / Environment / Health & Safety Management · Operate the plant within environmental norms. · Co-ordinate with lab for steam & water quality management. · Efficiency improvement § Monitor continual improvement in the operational parameters of plant. § Operate the plant as per SOP’s. § Ensure implementation and adherence to all quality and other initiatives laid down by the company from time to time, such as ISO, TPM etc. for equipment maintenance and safety.
Key Interactions
Internal External
§ All personnel in the dept.
§ Lab, CHP, Process control room.
§ WTP, ETP § GIDC pump house. § GIDC ETP
Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge
· BE/B Tech Mechanical: 5-8 Years of Experience in Thermal power plant operation as Desk Engineer of Power plant with reheat cycle.
· Experience in operations of PF Boilers, steam turbine, AHP and Air & Fuel handling system
· Candidate should have thorough knowledge of Thermal plant operations.
· Should have start/ stop/ emergency shutdown of Boiler & Turbine. He Should handle emergencies like black outs, cascade tripping etc.
· Candidates with Boiler Operation Engineer Certificate are preferred.
· Knowledge of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of Boiler Turbine and Its Auxiliary.