Shift Engineer Power Plant

About the Job:

We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer – Power Plant to ensure smooth, reliable, and efficient operation of the Power Plant during shifts. The role will be responsible for operating and monitoring the boiler, turbine, and CHP systems as per predefined SOPs and standard operating conditions, while ensuring safe operations, reliable power generation, and compliance with applicable quality, safety, and environmental standards.

The incumbent will lead shift operations, provide direction to the operating team, monitor key plant parameters, drive operational excellence, and support maintenance, commissioning, energy conservation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure smooth, reliable, and efficient operation of the Power Plant during the assigned shift.

Operate the plant comprising boiler, turbine, and CHP systems as per predefined SOPs and standard operating conditions.

Monitor plant parameters and performance during normal operations, emergencies, and shutdowns to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.

Provide directions to the shift team to ensure operational strategies are executed in alignment with organizational objectives.

Drive operational strategies focused on reliability, availability, and efficiency.

Implement long-term asset management plans covering predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and lifecycle improvement.

Align area performance with organizational goals related to sustainability, emission norms, and production demand.

Lead digitization, process engineering, and data-driven decision-making initiatives.

Plan annual overhauls, shutdowns, and upgradation schedules in coordination with plant leadership.

Drive cost optimization through yield improvements, energy conservation, productivity improvement, downtime reduction, loss minimization, and effective resource utilization.

Control operating expenditure by optimizing fuel usage, bed material consumption, chemical usage, and auxiliary power.

Proactively monitor plant conditions to prevent forced outages and ensure robust maintenance practices.

Validate major spares planning and procurement to ensure cost efficiency without compromising reliability.

Track and analyze key performance indicators including heat rate, steam rate, specific oil consumption, turbine efficiency, boiler efficiency, and maintenance cost.

Support budget creation and ensure adherence to annual O&M budgets.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

Ensure uninterrupted supply of power and steam to internal and external process customers.

Maintain compliance with regulatory authorities including GPPCB and IBR.

Coordinate with external experts, OEM engineers, and service providers.

Represent the plant during audits, inspections, and customer visits with accuracy and professionalism.

Lead and supervise shift engineers, field operators, technicians, and contract workforce.

Key Individual Accountabilities:

1. Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of Re-heat CFBC Boiler, P.F. Boiler, Steam Re-heat Turbines (Double Cylinder), Cooling Tower, Air Compressors, Ash Handling and Coal Handling Plant, and other utilities including RO & DM Plant.

Manage operations under normal functioning, emergency conditions, and plant shutdowns.

Monitor plant parameters and performance during the shift to ensure power generation as per target.

Ensure plant operations remain within specified technical parameters.

Monitor plant performance to ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of the desired PLF.

Coordinate with Electrical, C&I, maintenance, and process teams for routing maintenance and resolution of operational issues during the shift.

2. Reporting & Operational Control

Maintain and prepare Daily Generation Reports, Maintenance Reports, Monthly Reports, and Critical Incident Reports.

Ensure accurate recording and communication of shift performance and operational issues.

Ensure structured shift handovers, workforce allocation, and daily review meetings.

3. Quality, Environment, Health & Safety

Coordinate with Maintenance/HSE for implementation of safety initiatives at the plant.

Ensure implementation and adherence to all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Ensure compliance with company initiatives such as ISO and TPM for equipment maintenance and safety.

Promote safe operating practices and maintain strong safety discipline across the shift.

4. Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

Drive efficiency improvement initiatives across plant operations.

Guide and monitor continual improvement in the operational parameters of the plant.

Identify opportunities for energy conservation, productivity improvement, and downtime reduction.

Promote data-driven operational decision-making and resource optimization.

5. Project & Commissioning Support

Actively participate in erection, commissioning, and pre-commissioning of Boiler, Turbine, and BOP systems.

Ensure all equipment is commissioned as per OEM guidelines and procedures.

Prepare commissioning procedures, pre-commissioning schedules, and maintain commissioning records.

Coordinate with OEMs, consultants, and project teams during commissioning activities.

6. Team Capability & Development

Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.

Conduct capability-building activities including SOP training, safety drills, control room discipline, and turbine/boiler fundamentals.

Guide shift engineers, field operators, technicians, and contract workforce.

Ensure effective workforce allocation and structured shift handovers.

Key Interactions:

Internal:

Plant / Unit Management

Cross-functional Plant Teams

Electrical & C&I Teams

Maintenance Team

Process Team

Purchase Team

HSE / Quality Teams

External:

Contractors & Consultants

OEM Engineers

Service Providers

Auditors

Regulatory Authorities

Other External Stakeholders

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge:

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

10–12 years of experience in thermal power plant operations, preferably as Shift In-Charge / Engineer in a power plant with a capacity of more than 90 MW.

Experience in coal-based power plants and reheat power plants will be preferred.

Strong experience in handling Re-heat CFBC/PF Boilers, re-heat steam turbines above 90 MW, CHP, AHP, and Air & Fuel Handling Systems.

Should have thorough knowledge of thermal plant operations.

Candidates should have experience in shift operations and managing shifts.

Candidates with a Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) Certificate are preferred.

Knowledge of pre-commissioning and commissioning of boilers, turbines, and auxiliaries.

Knowledge of BBS, ISO, and OHSAS processes.

Operational knowledge of computers, including SAP R/3, is preferred.

Strong understanding of plant safety, environmental compliance, and statutory requirements.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Ability to make effective decisions during normal and emergency plant operating conditions.

Key Performance Indicators:

Smooth running of shift activities with safe process operations.

Reliable and uninterrupted power generation.

Achievement of generation, efficiency, and PLF targets.

Effective management of operational incidents and emergencies.

Reduction in forced outages, downtime, and operational losses.

Compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and statutory requirements.

Effective utilization of manpower and plant resources.

Competencies:

Agile Towards Change and Innovation, PL1

Builds a Performance & Development Culture, PL1

Builds Partnership with Stakeholders, PL1

Executes Efficiently, PL1

Focused on Achieving Results, PL1

Thinks Strategically and Acts Decisively, PL1

What We Offer:

A challenging and rewarding environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Opportunity to work with a large-scale thermal power generation and utility operation.

Exposure to advanced power plant operations, maintenance, commissioning, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Competitive salary and benefits.

A collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:

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