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Boiler Engineer (HRSG, Pressure Parts)

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Mid-Level Boiler Engineer (HRSG & Pressure Parts) takes ownership of the technical integrity, performance, and lifecycle management of Heat Recovery Steam Generators and their pressure-retaining components. Working with minimal supervision, you will lead thermal assessments, integrity inspections, failure investigations, and engineering change implementations to ensure safe, efficient steam generation.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Thermal & Mechanical Design Support

    • Develop and review detailed heat-balance calculations, pressure-drop analyses, and mechanical design updates for economizers, superheaters, and reheaters.

    • Author and approve datasheets, isometrics, and GA drawings for replacement pressure parts.

  2. Integrity Inspection & Assessment

    • Plan and conduct routine and in-service inspections: thickness gauging, NDE prep (UT, PT), and visual examinations of tubes, drums, headers, and expansion joints.

    • Analyze inspection data to assess remaining life, corrosion rates, and erosion patterns; recommend repairs or replacements.

  3. Failure Analysis & Corrective Action

    • Lead root-cause investigations of tube leaks, material degradation, or vibration-induced damage.

    • Define corrective scopes—weld repairs, tube sleeving, material upgrades—and oversee implementation.

  4. Project & Modification Management

    • Execute brownfield modification projects such as bypass system installations, HP/LP piping reroutes, or material upgrades under Management of Change (MoC).

    • Coordinate with procurement and vendors to source qualified pressure-part materials and ensure compliance with ASME Section I & VIII.

  5. Performance Monitoring & Optimization

    • Monitor HRSG performance metrics (stack temperature, approach temperature, steam purity) and recommend tuning or cleaning activities.

    • Implement best practices for blowdown strategy, sootblowing sequencing, and drain/vent operations.

  6. Documentation & Compliance

    • Maintain and update mechanical integrity records, inspection logs, and pressure-part design files.

    • Ensure all engineering work adheres to relevant codes, standards, and site-specific procedures.


Key Focus Areas:

🔥 HRSG Thermal Efficiency

  • Optimize heat-recovery performance by fine-tuning economizer and superheater designs and maintenance schedules.

🏋️ Pressure-Part Integrity & Life Extension

  • Prioritize high-risk components for inspection and apply advanced metallurgical or protective measures to extend service life.

📊 Data-Driven Integrity Management

  • Leverage inspection data trends and corrosion rate analyses to forecast replacements and budget capital interventions.

🛠️ Project Execution & Change Control

  • Lead small-to-medium modification projects with strict adherence to MoC and minimal disruption to plant availability.

🛡️ Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Embed boiler-house safety practices in all engineering activities, including high-pressure steam work and confined-space entry.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering

  • Experience: 3–6 years in HRSG or boiler pressure-parts engineering within power generation or heavy industry

  • Certifications: ASME Code training (Section I/Section VIII), NDE awareness (UT/PT) preferred


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong proficiency in heat-balance software and pressure-drop analysis tools

  • Hands-on experience with NDE techniques, thickness gauging, and metallurgy fundamentals

  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, and code requirements for pressure equipment

  • Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills

  • Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams


Working Conditions:

  • On-site role in boiler house and HRSG areas; involves climbing, high-temperature exposure, and use of full PPE

  • Participation in outage and shutdown activities; occasional shift or on-call availability

  • Strict adherence to safety and boiler-house operational protocols

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Power Plants