Boiler operator (Pharma)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited seeks an experienced Boiler Operator to manage the safe start-up, operation, and shut-down of boilers in a pharma-capable environment. You will monitor critical parameters, adjust controls, and ensure continuous steam supply with strict adherence to SOPs and GMP standards.

The role requires a first class boiler attendant certificate and 6+ years of boiler operation experience, with a preference for biofuel/bio-coal boiler exposure.

Qualifications

• First class boiler attendant with valid certificate.
• 6+ years of experience in Boiler Operation.
• Preferred experience with biofuel/bio-coal boiler.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, operation, and shut-down of boilers per SOPs.
• Monitor boiler parameters (steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel feed) and adjust controls for safe, efficient performance.
• Ensure steam quality and supply continuity to pharma processes without quality fluctuations.
• Operate and check safety valves, gauges, feed pumps, blowdown valves, and safety interlocks.
• Maintain water chemistry and treatment to prevent scale and corrosion.
• Clean boiler area and maintain housekeeping standards in boiler room.
• Maintain boiler logbooks and operation records daily (pressure, temp, feed water quality, safety checks, faults, corrective actions).
• Record maintenance activities and routine checks per GMP documentation.
• Prepare records for statutory inspection by Boiler Inspectorate (IBR) and internal audits.
• Support internal and statutory audits by providing records and operational clarity.
• Act promptly during boiler emergencies (overpressure, leakage, flame failure, feed water loss).
• Execute emergency shut-down procedures safely without damage to equipment or personnel.
• Initiate alarm escalation and communication to maintenance/supervisor per SOP.

Skills

Boiler operation

Education

First class boiler attendant certificate

Job description

Start-up, operation, and shut-down of boilers safely as per SOPs

Monitor boiler parameters - steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel feed and adjust controls for safe, efficient performance

Ensure steam quality & supply continuity to the pharma process without fluctuations that may affect product quality.

Operate and check safety valves, gauges, feed pumps, blowdown valves and safety interlocks

Maintain water chemistry & treatment to prevent scale and corrosion (blowdown, chemical dosing)

Clean boiler area and ensure housekeeping standards in boiler room

Maintain Boiler logbooks / Operation records daily - including pressure, temperature, feed water quality, safety checks, faults, and corrective actions

Record maintenance activities and routine checks as per pharmaceutical GMP documentation standards

Prepare records for statutory inspection by Boiler Inspectorate (IBR) and internal audit

Support internal and statutory audits by providing records and operational clarity

Act promptly during boiler emergencies (overpressure, leakage, flame failure, feed water loss)

Execute emergency shut-down procedures safely without damage to equipment or harm to personnel

Initiate alarm escalation and communication to maintenance/supervisor per SOP

Qualifications:

First class boiler attendantwith valid certificate6+ years of experience in Boiler Operation

Preferred- Experience in handling biofuel/bio-coal boiler