Mechanical - Boiler Commissioning

Adani Power Ltd.; Singrauli; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Ltd. is seeking a senior boiler commissioning lead with 15+ years of Thermal Power project experience.

You will oversee erection, pre-commissioning, and startup of boiler auxiliary systems across 500–800+ MW units, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project timelines. Responsibilities include developing commissioning strategies, coordinating with EPC teams, and driving punch point closure and performance tests to handover to Operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 15+ years of experience in Boiler Auxiliary Erection, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Startup and Performance Testing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Commissioning planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

MBA / PGDM in Operations / Project Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 Commissioning

• 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.