Job Description
Job Summary
- The Boilers Attendant - Field Operator is responsible for performing on-site operational tasks associated with the safe and efficient functioning of the boiler systems and their auxiliaries.
- The role includes monitoring parameters, conducting routine checks, adjusting valves and dampers, supporting boiler startups/shutdowns, and promptly reporting abnormalities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct hourly rounds to monitor equipment (boilers, feedwater pumps, air preheaters).
- Check pressure, temperature, and flow values on local gauges and instruments.
- Report deviations, leaks, abnormal noise, or vibration to the Supervisor.
- Follow and assist in boiler startup, shutdown, blowdown, and soot blowing. Etc
- Adjust valves, dampers, and fans as instructed by the DCS or Supervisor.
- Ensure proper functioning of fuel feed and ash removal systems.
- Give necessary operation feedback and instructions for the operation team.
- Maintain field housekeeping around boiler equipment.
- Record readings and observations in field logbooks.
- Support emergency shutdowns and firefighting activities as needed.
Educational Qualification and Work Experience
- Diploma or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Certification is an added advantage. (First or Second-Class Boiler Attendant Certificate preferable).
- Minimum 10 years in field operations of boiler systems in cogeneration or thermal power plants.
Skill and Competencies:
- Effective Communication skills
- People management skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Computer Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Openness
- Discretion.