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An AFBC DCS Operator monitors, controls, and optimizes Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion (AFBC) boiler units and auxiliary systems from a central control room using a Distributed Control System (DCS).
Core Responsibilities
Boiler & DCS Control: Monitor and adjust boiler parameters via the DCS console, including fuel feeding rates, combustion air flow, bed temperatures, drum levels, and steam pressure.
Startup & Shutdown: Execute safe startup, normal operation, load-following, and emergency shutdown procedures according to plant standards.
Alarm & Anomaly Handling: Analyze real-time process data, trend lines, and DCS alarms to troubleshoot deviations, handle plant trips, and mitigate operational risks.
Field Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with field operators, 1st/2nd class boiler attendants, and maintenance teams during equipment inspections, servicing, or plant emergencies.
Compliance & Reporting: Maintain detailed shift logs, process telemetry records, production reports, and ensure adherence to environmental and safety regulations.
Required skills
Education: Diploma or B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (frequently paired with mandatory boiler certification depending on state/national rules). Certifications: 1st Class or 2nd Class Boiler Attendant/Operator Certificate as per local boiler rules (where applicable). Experience: Generally 2 to 8 years of hands-on experience in thermal power plants, captive power plants, or industrial boilers operating AFBC, CFBC, or WHRB systems. Technical Skills: Proficiency in DCS/SCADA panels, PLC logic, instrumentation loops, steam generation chemistry, and emergency plant handling.
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3.6 L–7.2 Lper year
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Sign in Create candidate account ← Back to all jobsExperience3–7 yrs
Work modeOn-site
LocationODISHA
QualificationB.Tech — electrical, B.Tech — mechanical
TAT15 days
Openings1