The Boiler Operations Manager – Water Treatment Plant is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all boiler systems within the water treatment facility. This includes high- and low-pressure steam systems, feedwater systems, combustion equipment, and associated mechanical and control infrastructure. The role ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, promotes operational efficiency, and supports overall plant performance through sound boiler management practices.
Boiler Plant Operations:
Supervise the operation of steam generation systems including boilers, deaerators, condensate systems, and fuel handling equipment.
Monitor plant parameters and ensure optimal performance, availability, and load response.
Personnel Supervision & Development:
Lead and manage a team of boiler operators and technicians across all shifts.
Provide training and competency development for safe and compliant boiler operations.
Maintenance Coordination:
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for boiler and auxiliary systems.
Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety:
Ensure all boiler operations comply with local, state, and federal codes (e.g., ASME, OSHA, NFPA).
Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, and ensure boiler certification and licensing requirements are met.
Performance Optimization:
Monitor combustion efficiency, emissions, and fuel consumption to drive operational improvements.
Recommend and implement upgrades to improve energy efficiency, safety, and automation.
System Monitoring & Control:
Use DCS/SCADA systems to monitor and control boiler operations in real-time.
Analyze data trends to identify anomalies and implement corrective measures proactively.
Emergency & Risk Management:
Develop and lead response protocols for boiler-related emergencies, shutdowns, or system failures.
Conduct root cause analysis following incidents and implement preventative solutions.
Steam Generation Efficiency:
Improve combustion control, fuel-to-steam ratio, and heat recovery for maximum efficiency and minimum waste.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Assurance:
Ensure full compliance with pressure vessel codes, boiler regulations, emissions standards, and safety protocols.
Asset Reliability & Uptime:
Achieve high reliability and availability of boiler systems through structured maintenance and monitoring.
Water Quality & Feedwater Treatment:
Maintain optimal water chemistry in coordination with chemical treatment programs to prevent scale, corrosion, and carryover.
Energy Cost Management:
Optimize boiler fuel consumption, operating loads, and auxiliary power usage to reduce operational costs.
Automation & Control Systems:
Utilize modern control systems for real-time performance monitoring, alarms, and process optimization.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical field.
Valid boiler operator certification or First-Class Boiler Engineer license (as per local regulations).
10+ years of experience in boiler operations within industrial, utility, or municipal water treatment environments.
In-depth knowledge of boiler operation principles, steam plant systems, fuel handling, water treatment, and emissions management.
Proficiency in SCADA/DCS systems and maintenance planning tools (e.g., CMMS).
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.