Job Title: Boiler Fitter / Boiler Worker
Department: Utility / Engineering
Location: Dairy Plant
Reporting To: Boiler In-charge / Utility Engineer
Job Purpose
To ensure the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation, maintenance, and repair of 14 TPH, 12 TPH, and 8 TPH steam boilers and associated utility equipment, ensuring continuous steam supply for dairy production while complying with safety and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Boiler Operation & Maintenance
- Assist in the operation of 14 TPH, 12 TPH, and 8 TPH boilers.
- Carry out preventive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Monitor boiler pressure, temperature, steam generation, and water levels.
- Inspect boiler tubes, valves, pipelines, steam traps, pumps, and fittings.
- Replace defective valves, gaskets, flanges, pipes, and other boiler components.
- Ensure proper functioning of feed water pumps, condensate pumps, ID/FD fans, and blowdown systems.
- Assist in boiler start-up and shutdown activities.
Mechanical Maintenance
- Perform fitting, alignment, dismantling, and assembly of pumps, motors, valves, and piping.
- Carry out welding support and fabrication work when required.
- Repair steam and condensate pipelines.
- Attend emergency breakdowns with minimum downtime.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all boiler safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
- Use appropriate PPE during maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with Boiler Act, Factories Act, and company safety procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions and equipment abnormalities immediately.
- Participate in safety drills and toolbox talks.
Utility Monitoring
- Monitor fuel consumption and steam generation efficiency.
- Maintain housekeeping in the boiler house.
- Record maintenance activities in logbooks.
- Assist during boiler inspections by statutory authorities.
Documentation
- Maintain maintenance records and checklists.
- Report daily maintenance activities to the Boiler In-charge.
- Record spare parts used and identify future requirements.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of boiler systems and steam generation.
- Knowledge of pumps, valves, steam lines, and condensate systems.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
- Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
- Basic welding and fabrication knowledge.
- Understanding of boiler safety practices.
Qualification
- ITI Fitter (Mandatory)
- Boiler Attendant Certificate (Preferred)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
Experience
- 38 years of experience in boiler operation and maintenance.
- Experience in dairy, food processing, FMCG, or process industries.
- Hands-on experience with 8 TPH, 12 TPH, and 14 TPH boilers and related utility equipment.
Key Competencies
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts.
- Work in boiler house, utility plant, and production utility areas.
- Exposure to heat, steam, noise, and mechanical equipment.
- Availability for emergency maintenance during breakdowns.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Boiler uptime and availability.
- Preventive maintenance compliance.
- Breakdown response and resolution time.
- Steam generation efficiency.
- Zero safety incidents.
- Compliance with statutory boiler inspections.
- Proper maintenance documentation.
- Housekeeping standards in the boiler house.