Chief Engineer Process Boilers

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Chennai, India, seeks a seasoned Process Design Engineer to lead fluidized bed boiler system design for localization projects. You will drive boiler sizing, prepare technical specs, and guide sub-suppliers through the localization process, collaborating with Nordic product specialists.

A BE/B.Tech in Mechanical with 10 years' experience is expected, with ME/M.Tech as an advantage. Strong knowledge of heat transfer, mass balances, and emissions standards will be essential, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineering (BE/B.Tech).
• Experience in thermal plant cycles and boiler design.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and mass balance calculations.
• Familiarity with ASME/EN boiler standards and emission norms.
• Experience with HAZOP and cross-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and application engineering for fluidized bed boiler systems for localization.
• Perform boiler sizing based on localization project design guidelines.
• Prepare technical specifications for proposals and auxiliary equipment.
• Lead PI&D, piping sizing, pump capacity, valve specs and safety valves.
• Provide inputs to instrumentation and control valves/dampers and perform HAZOP with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with sub-suppliers for localization and support erection/commissioning teams.

Skills

Thermal plant cycles

Boiler design

Heat transfer

Mass balance calculations

HAZOP coordination

Vendors & localization

P&ID & piping

Erection & commissioning support

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical

ME/M.Tech (advantage)

Tools

ACAD

MS Office

In-house design tools

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 process design and application engineering for fluidized bed boiler systems (main fuel Bio-mass and waste fuel) in localization projects, focusing on thermal cycles, auxiliaries, and overall performance. It ensures compliance with international standards while adapting processes for Asian markets.

In this position you are required to Lead Process design and application engineering for fluidized bed boiler systems (main fuel Bio-mass and waste fuel) for efficient localization. The role involves performing boiler sizing based on design guidelines (specifically prepared for Localization project) in consultation with Product specialists (Nordics) complete with boiler peripherals. Necessary trade-off, cost of design exercises to be performed at all stages during product development leading to efficient localization.

• Perform design calculations for power boiler & all accessories - CFB & BFB (using in-house program tools, design sheets)
• Prepare technical specification for proposal document including deviation and clarifications to the tender document
• Prepare technical specification for the auxiliary equipment & TBE (Technical bid evaluation) for the offers from suppliers.
• Lead and perform process engineering activities such as, creating PI&Ds, pipe sizing, pump capacity calculations, valve specification, safety valves specification etc.
• Provide inputs to Instruments and control valves/dampers.
• Perform HAZOP study together other disciplines and/or customer
• Identify and work in cooperation with sub suppliers for the product localization
• To support erection and commissioning team for trouble shooting

To Succeed This Role, You Will Need

Qualification:

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

Experience:

Minimum relevant experience – 10 years

• Possess knowledge of thermal plant cycle heat / mass balances.
• To possess knowledge of Process design of Steam boilers and and its auxillaries
• To posess knowledge on heat transfer, heat and mass balance and chemical stichiometric calculations
• To possess knowledge on various flue gas emission requirement and their measurement standards globally
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools (ACAD – added advantage)
• Knowledge on ASME/EN Standards – related with boiler efficiency & emission controls.
• Compliance to company’s code of conduct and HSEQ requirements.

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.

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

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