Chief Engineer Mechanical Boilers

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Chennai to lead boiler pressure parts and layout optimization for localization in Asian markets. You will perform code calculations, select materials, and coordinate 2D/3D plant layouts with in-house teams.

Travel to customers and suppliers is expected. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in boiler design, strong ASME/IBR knowledge, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical from a reputed university; ME/M.Tech is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant boiler pressure part and layout experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ASME Sections, IBR; familiarity with NFPA and EN standards.
• Expertise in materials for pressure/non-pressure parts and boiler layouts.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, 3D modeling) and MS Office; English fluent.
• Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers and technology units; compliant with HSEQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of boiler pressure parts and non-pressure components.
• Perform pressure part code calculations and fatigue assessments.
• Select materials for pressure/non-pressure parts with localization in mind.
• Develop boiler plant layouts in 2D and 3D; coordinate with in-house designers.
• Conduct trade-off analyses to optimize cost, performance and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical specs and support suppliers for boiler components (TBE).
• Provide inputs for erection, commissioning troubleshooting, and sub-supplier cooperation.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD

3D modeling

MS Office

English

Travel readiness

Education

BE/B.Tech Mechanical

ME/M.Tech

Job description

Job Description:

Are you the enthusiastic, self-driven and result-oriented professional who wants to move our customer’s performance forward?

This position leads mechanical design and engineering for Fluidized bed boiler systems (main fuel bio-mass and waste fuel) in localization projects, focusing on pressure parts, components, and overall boiler plant layout. It ensures compliance with international codes while adapting designs for Asian markets.

To spearhead mechanical design for fluidized bed boilers, including pressure vessels, non-pressure parts and layout optimization for efficient localization. The role involves code calculations, material selection, and trade-off analysis with due consideration on “cost of design” to support project delivery.

To succeed this role, you will need

• Lead mechanical design of boiler pressure parts (drums, headers, superheaters, economizers) and non-pressure components (ducts) using ASME and IBR codes.
• Perform pressure part code calculations and fatigue assessments for compliance and safety.
• Material Selection for boiler pressure/non-pressure parts, considering corrosion, weldability, and localization feasibility.
• Develop boiler plant layouts -both 2D , 3D models (co-ordination with inhouse designers), provide inputs to structural steel designs.
• Conduct trade-off analysis for design options, optimizing cost, performance, and manufacturability in Asian contexts.
• Prepare technical specifications, support TBE for suppliers related with boiler components
• Provide inputs for erection, commissioning troubleshooting, and sub-supplier cooperation in localization

Qualification:

B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical) from reputed university. ME/M.Tech degree is added advantage.

Experience

Min 10 years (relevant to Boiler pressure part , Layout)

• Thorough knowledge of ASME Sections, IBR for boiler components; familiarity with NFPA, EN standards.(basic level)
• Expertise in materials for pressure/non-pressure parts, boiler layouts, and pressure part calculations.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, 3D modeling), MS Office; knowledge of relevant commercial design software advantageous.
• Business fluent in English
• Ready to travel to customers/suppliers/technology units.ence:
• Compliance to company’s code of conduct and HSEQ requirements.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Should be able to adapt to the environment and learn quickly
• Has to be a good team member and an Indepedant contributor
• Business fluent in English
• To be ready to travel to customer , supplier place & Technology units as required
• Flair for product development

We Offer

We offer you a rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally.

When everything works together,

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers