Mechanical - Boiler Commissioning

Responsibilities Boiler Auxiliary Commissioning

• Lead commissioning activities of Boiler Auxiliary packages from mechanical completion through performance testing and handover to Operations.
• Develop and monitor commissioning schedules, resource deployment plans, and system-wise commissioning strategies.
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in line with approved procedures, commissioning methodologies, and project schedules.
• Drive timely closure of punch points, deficiencies, and commissioning observations.

Boiler Auxiliary Systems Lead Commissioning Activities For

• Air Preheaters (APH)
• PA Fans, FD Fans & ID Fans
• Coal Mills and Mill Auxiliary Systems
• Coal Feeders
• Fuel Oil Systems
• Boiler Air & Flue Gas Duct Systems
• Dampers & Expansion Joints
• Soot Blowers
• SCR Systems & Reactor Packages
• ESP Auxiliaries
• Coal Piping Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Mill Reject Handling Systems
• Ash Handling Interfaces
• Boiler Auxiliary Pumps and Associated Equipment

Startup & Critical Commissioning Activities

• Lead and supervise:

• Pre-Commissioning Activities

• Equipment Trial Runs

• Interlock Checks

• Logic Verification

• System Flushing Activities

• APH Trial Runs

• Fan Commissioning

• Coal Mill Commissioning

• Fuel Oil System Commissioning

• Boiler Hydro Test Support

• Chemical Cleaning Support

• Boiler Light-Up Activities

• Steam Blowing Activities

• Safety Valve Floating

• Reliability Runs

• Synchronization Support

• Performance Guarantee Test (PGT) Support

Planning & Resource Management

• Prepare commissioning schedules and resource rolling plans.
• Monitor weekly and monthly MIS related to drawings, materials, commissioning status, manpower, and resources.
• Ensure availability of commissioning consumables, tools, equipment, and spares.
• Monitor contractor productivity and commissioning progress against project milestones.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to Adani Power Safety Standards, PTW systems, LOTO procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Review and approve JSA, HIRA, commissioning methodologies, SOPs, and commissioning checklists.
• Conduct commissioning readiness reviews before startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality plans, OEM recommendations, and project specifications.
• Drive a zero-harm culture during all commissioning activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Electrical, C&I, CHP, Civil, and Operations teams.
• Liaise with EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs, and commissioning agencies.
• Resolve interface issues impacting commissioning schedules and project progress.
• Support management reviews and project milestone assessments.

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor commissioning progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of commissioning records, SOPs, checklists, and test reports.
• Facilitate smooth handover of commissioned systems to Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Present commissioning status, critical issues, and recovery plans to senior management.

Qualifications Essential Qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute.

Preferred Qualification

• M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• MBA / PGDM in Operations / Project Management.

Experience 15–20 Years of relevant experience in Thermal Power Projects.

Mandatory Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Boiler Auxiliary Erection, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Startup, and Performance Testing activities.

• Experience in Thermal Power Projects with Unit capacities of 500 MW, 600 MW, 660 MW, 800 MW, or higher.

• Hands-on experience in commissioning:

• APH

• PA/FD/ID Fans

• Coal Mills

• Coal Feeders

• Fuel Oil Systems

• Boiler Air & Flue Gas Systems

• SCR Systems

• ESP Auxiliaries

• Boiler Auxiliary Packages

• Proven experience in major commissioning milestones including:

• Boiler Light-Up

• Steam Blowing

• Safety Valve Floating

• Unit Synchronization

• Reliability Run

• Performance Testing

• Experience handling commissioning engineers, contractors, OEM representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams.