Urgent Openings in Boiler Operator/ Engineer - IIEPL - Sri city

International Ingredients & Excipients; Amaravati; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

International Ingredients & Excipients in India operates a wood-fired boiler and requires a seasoned Boiler Operator to manage day-to-day plant utilities and GMP-compliant performance. You will monitor steam systems, fuel consumption, and water treatment while ensuring safety and accurate record-keeping.

The role demands adherence to SOPs, shift coordination, and proactive reporting of deviations to the Engineering/Utilities team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial boilers per SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Ability to start, run and shut down boiler safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of steam & condensate systems and water treatment basics.
• Capable of monitoring pressure, temperature, water level and fuel consumption.
• Familiarity with logbooks, records, and documentation for audits.

Responsibilities

• Operate wood-fired boiler safely and efficiently as per SOPs.
• Start, operate, and shut down the boiler according to procedures.
• Monitor steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel consumption, and other parameters.
• Maintain required steam pressure for production and utility requirements.
• Monitor boiler feed-water system, pumps, valves, gauges, and safety devices.
• Fuel & furnace management: feed wood/biomass fuel at required rate and minimize wastage.
• Carry out routine inspection and coordinate preventive maintenance with maintenance team.
• Record boiler operating parameters and maintain daily operation logs.

Skills

Boiler operation

Troubleshooting

Wood/biomass fuel handling

Steam system knowledge

Water-level control

Pressure control

Safety awareness

SOP & GMP compliance

Documentation & logbooks

Emergency handling

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Boiler Operation

• Operate wood-fired boiler safely and efficiently as per approved SOPs.
• Start, operate, and shut down the boiler according to operating procedures.
• Monitor steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel consumption, and other operating parameters.
• Maintain required steam pressure for production and utility requirements.
• Monitor boiler feed-water system, pumps, valves, gauges, and safety devices.
• Fuel & Furnace Management
• Feed wood/biomass fuel into the furnace at the required rate.
• Maintain proper combustion and furnace temperature.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of wood/biomass fuel.
• Monitor fuel consumption and minimize wastage.
• Remove and safely dispose of ash generated from the boiler. Water & Steam System
• Monitor boiler feed-water quality and level.
• Carry out blowdown as per approved operating procedures.
• Check water-treatment systems such as softener/DM water system, where applicable.
• Monitor steam traps, pipelines, pressure gauges, and related equipment.
• Report abnormal pressure, temperature, leakage, vibration, or noise immediately.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all boiler safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
• Ensure boiler safety valves, alarms, interlocks, and emergency systems are functional.
• Pharma GMP Requirements
• Follow plant SOPs, GMP requirements, and engineering/utilities procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation and equipment logbooks.
• Record boiler operating parameters accurately and contemporaneously.
• Ensure utility operations do not adversely affect pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Support audits and inspections by providing required utility records.
• Preventive Maintenance Support
• Carry out routine inspection of boiler equipment.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in cleaning, inspection, and minor maintenance activities as authorized.
• Identify early signs of equipment deterioration and report them to the supervisor.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain daily boiler operation log sheets.
• Record fuel consumption, steam generation, water consumption, blowdown, and operating hours.
• Maintain shift handover records.
• Report breakdowns and deviations to the Engineering/Utilities department.
• Maintain records required for statutory inspections and internal audits.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Skills

• Boiler operation and troubleshooting
• Wood/biomass fuel handling
• Steam and condensate system knowledge
• Boiler water-level and pressure control
• Basic water-treatment knowledge
• Safety awareness
• SOP and GMP compliance
• Logbook/documentation skills
• Emergency handling
• Shift coordination and communication