steam Turbine Operator

Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

Smooth, reliable & efficient operation of 48MW/60MW/120MW Steam Turbines in a shift. Assisting Desk engineers and shift in charge during Start/ stop of plant & act smartly during emergency situations. Sample preparation for water and ash. 

Key Individual Accountabilities

Strategy § Support safe, stable, and optimized turbine operation as per instructions from the DCS/CCR engineer. § Act as the field intelligence for the control room — early abnormality detection to prevent tripping and derating. § Contribute to long-term reliability of the turbine and auxiliaries through disciplined routine checks.

Financial § Prevent equipment damage by timely spotting leaks, abnormal sounds, high temperatures, or unusual vibrations. § Reduce auxiliary power through efficient monitoring of BFPs, cooling towers, pumps, and fans. § Support heat-rate improvement by checking condensate levels, heater performance, and steam extraction conditions. § Help minimize oil losses, water wastage, and chemical consumption through vigilant field oversight.

Customer/ External

Orientation § Ensure uninterrupted, smooth steam-to-power conversion for internal customer needs (generation targets, process steam). § Maintain compliance with vibration norms, cooling-water parameters, and lube-oil standards. § Demonstrate excellent housekeeping – a clean turbine hall reflects professionalism and safety culture.

People Orientation § Work as the hands, eyes, and ears of the DCS engineer — reporting observations clearly, truthfully, and on time. § Cooperate with mechanical, electrical, and Boiler teams for quick issue resolution. § Support new operators with on-job learning and safe operating habits. § Guiding and training support staff or helpers § Providing TBT/LMRA to the work force

Core operational

accountabilities Operation. Turbine & Auxiliary Monitoring · Conduct routine field rounds for: · Steam turbines (Reheat & Non-Reheat), Gland sealing system, Lube-oil system (main oil tank, coolers, filters, pumps), Hydraulic governing system, Turning gear system, Steam extraction lines and valves, Inspect turbine casing, bearings, and expansion indicators for abnormalities. · Check vibrations, temperatures, oil pressures, differential pressures, and leakages. Heater System (HP & LP Heaters) · Monitor inlet/outlet temperatures, levels, and drain systems. · Check for water hammer signs, unusual noise, or bypass valve issues. · Report heater performance deviations to DCS immediately.

Boiler Feed Water Pumps (BFPs) Monitor: Suction/discharge pressures, Bearing temperatures, Mechanical seal condition, Vibration and noise, Assist DCS during pump changeover or startup/shutdown. Condenser & Vacuum System · Inspect vacuum levels (as indicated), air-ejector/steam-jet systems, and leak points. · Check hotwell level, interstage ejector drains, and air ingress. · Coordinate with cooling-tower operator for CT performance issues. Cooling Tower & Chiller Units · Fan operation and vibration · Basin water level · Pump health and cooling-water flow · Inspect chiller units (control room cooling system) for temperature and pressure deviation. Raw Water & Steam Supply Network · Monitor raw-water pumps, valves, strainers, and lines. · Check steam supply headers, PRDS stations (if applicable), insulation, and leak points. Oil System · LO tank level · LO temperature · Coolers’ inlet/outlet differential · Filters ΔP · Respond promptly if oil smell, leak, or color change is observed. Logs, Samples & Housekeeping · Record all field parameters in logbooks with accuracy and discipline. · Prepare samples for lube-oil, condensate, CW, or BFP systems as required. · Maintain spotless housekeeping in turbine hall, pump areas, CT, chiller room, and raw-water sections. Quality / Environment / Health & Safety Management · 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

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge

· Diploma Mechanical: 5-8 Years of Experience in Thermal power plant operation as Boiler operator, worked in moderate to

large capacity steam turbines i.e > 50MW, Experience of reheat turbine is preferred

· Experience in operations of Steam Turbine and its auxiliaries

· Should have start/ stop/ emergency shutdown of Turbine