Boiler Operator P60/P120 MW Power Plant

Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

Smooth, reliable & efficient operation of 300TPH and 455TPH Conventional and Reheat Boilers 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 smooth and reliable boiler operation by executing field tasks exactly as directed by the DCS engineer. § Act as the frontline observer, ensuring early detection of abnormalities to prevent outages. § Contribute to long-term plant reliability through disciplined routine checks and continuous improvement inputs.

Financial § Prevent losses by identifying leaks, inefficient combustion behaviour, unusual noises, and equipment abnormalities early. § Support energy-saving initiatives by giving practical field ideas and monitoring consumption points. § Minimize fuel wastage by ensuring stable bed conditions and correct fuel/limestone flow in CFBC systems.

Customer/ External

Orientation § Help maintain consistent and reliable steam generation to meet internal customer needs. § Maintain safe environmental compliance by ensuring ESP/AHP systems are functioning correctly. § Maintain plant cleanliness and housekeeping to reflect a professional, compliant operation.

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 CHP/AHP 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. · Perform routine field rounds in CFBC boiler areas including furnace, cyclone, loop seal, seal pot, feeders, ESP, APH, fans, and ash-handling equipment. · Monitor and record operational data in log sheets/logbooks as per schedule. Check: · Bed temperature zones & material condition · Air system dampers and pressures · Fuel/limestone feeders · ID/FD/PA fan health · Ash handling lines, hoppers & conveying · Reheater inspections (for RH units) · Support start-up and shutdown tasks in coordination with the DCS engineer. · Prepare samples (bed material, ash, coal) and deliver them to the llab.

· Maintain strict housekeeping in operating areas. · Raise alarms for any abnormal sound, vibration, leakage, smell, hot spots, or inconsistent readings. · Suggest improvements for safety, reliability, or energy savings. 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 large capacity CFBC boilers i.e > 200TPH capacity boilers, Reheat Boiler Experience is preferred

· Experience in operations of CFBC Boilers, AHP and Air & Fuel handling system

· Should have start/ stop/ emergency shutdown of Boiler

· Candidates with Second class or first class Boiler attendant Certificates are preferred.