The Senior Boiler Maintenance Supervisor leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all maintenance activities related to high-pressure boilers and auxiliary systems. This senior-level role is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety in all maintenance work. The position also serves as the technical authority for boiler systems, providing strategic input for system upgrades, root cause analysis, and long-term reliability improvements.
Lead the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fire-tube and water-tube boilers, burners, economizers, deaerators, steam drums, and associated piping.
Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for boiler systems and critical components.
Oversee and support major planned shutdowns, overhauls, and start-up procedures, including scheduling, resource planning, and coordination with contractors/vendors.
Ensure full compliance with relevant codes and standards, including ASME Section I, NBIC, local boiler regulations, and environmental requirements.
Supervise a team of technicians and junior supervisors; assign tasks, evaluate performance, and provide training and mentorship.
Review boiler performance metrics (efficiency, emissions, thermal load) and initiate corrective actions to optimize reliability and fuel consumption.
Manage inspection schedules and collaborate with third-party inspectors or regulatory authorities for internal/external audits and certifications.
Participate in failure investigations and lead root cause analysis (RCA) for significant issues involving boiler pressure parts, refractory failures, or combustion issues.
Monitor spare parts inventory and critical equipment availability; support procurement and budget planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, extend boiler life, and enhance team productivity.
Asset Reliability & Lifecycle Management
Maximize availability and longevity of boiler assets through strategic maintenance planning and risk-based prioritization.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Leadership
Ensure that all work is executed in line with regulatory codes (ASME, NBIC) and site safety protocols, including high-pressure system safety.
Efficiency & Performance Optimization
Improve fuel efficiency, combustion stability, and thermal performance through routine analysis and upgrades to burners or control systems.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
Provide mentorship, leadership, and oversight to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring knowledge transfer and high maintenance standards.
Turnaround & Emergency Response Planning
Lead annual shutdowns, emergency outage responses, and critical path execution with minimal disruption to plant operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, or a related field. (Master’s degree is a plus.)
10+ years of progressive experience in boiler system maintenance, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Advanced knowledge of boiler operation, pressure part inspections, combustion tuning, and steam system reliability.
Proficiency in CMMS, RCA tools, and familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices.
Certification in boiler operation/inspection, welding procedures, or safety management systems is highly desirable.