Deputy Manager - Boiler Operations

Purpose/Objective

Lead safe, reliable and efficient Boiler Operations to ensure uninterrupted generation and supply of steam for Smelter, Sulphuric Acid Plant, Refinery, CCR and auxiliary facilities.
Drive operational excellence, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, statutory compliance and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to process safety, environmental and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities of Role

A.
Boiler Operations & Performance Management - Lead operation of high-pressure steam generation systems and associated auxiliaries.
- Ensure uninterrupted steam availability to all process units as per production requirements.
- Monitor critical operating parameters and optimize boiler performance.
- Achieve targets related to steam generation, fuel efficiency and plant availability.
- Drive operational discipline through SOP adherence and control room governance.
B.
Safety, Process Safety & Compliance - Ensure strict compliance with Boiler Act, IBR requirements and statutory regulations.
- Drive implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices.
- Lead HAZOP, risk assessments and safety audits for utility operations.
- Maintain zero-harm culture through PTW compliance and safe operating practices.
- Support emergency response and business continuity planning.
C.
Reliability & Asset Management - Coordinate with Maintenance teams for preventive, predictive and shutdown activities.
- Improve equipment reliability through data-driven analysis and root cause investigations.
- Monitor performance of boilers, deaerators, pumps, compressors and steam distribution systems.
- Ensure optimum spare management and shutdown readiness.
D.
Energy Optimization & Cost Management - Drive fuel efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Optimize steam generation cost and auxiliary power consumption.
- Monitor boiler efficiency, heat rate and energy performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities for waste heat recovery and utility cost reduction.
- Support sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
E.
Team Leadership & Capability Development - Lead and develop utility operations teams across shifts.
- Build technical capability in boiler operation, safety and troubleshooting.
- Establish performance culture through coaching and operational reviews.
- Ensure manpower productivity and competency compliance.
F.
Continuous Improvement & Digitalization - Drive operational excellence projects and process optimization initiatives.
- Utilize digital dashboards, SAP and utility monitoring systems.
- Implement best practices in utility management and benchmarking.
- Support automation and Industry 4.
0 initiatives within utilities.

Technical Competencies

Business Acumen-Copper,Boiler Operations and Steam Generation Management,Boiler Troubleshooting and Operational Excellence,Process Safety IBR and Regulatory Compliance,Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance Optimization,Utility Reliability and Asset Performance Management,Production Process Know-How-Copper,Resource Planning Management and Scheduling

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification: - B.
E.
/ B.
Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Thermal Engineering or equivalent.
- Certified Boiler Operations Engineer (BOE) Work Experience (Range of years): - Over 10 years of experience in thermal utilities, boiler operations or power generation.
- Experience in Copper, Non-Ferrous Metals, Steel, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Power Plants or other large continuous-process industries.
- Exposure to high-pressure boilers, steam systems, energy management and utility operations