Combustion Engineer – Burner Tuning and Optimization

The Junior Combustion Engineer supports the tuning and performance optimization of burners in thermal systems, such as industrial boilers or furnaces. Under the supervision of senior engineers, the role involves assisting in field measurements, data collection, emissions monitoring, and basic tuning activities to help improve combustion efficiency, fuel economy, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers in burner tuning, air-fuel ratio adjustments, and combustion diagnostics.

• Collect and log flue gas readings, excess oxygen levels, and stack emission data using portable instruments.

• Support the execution of combustion trials, equipment testing, and post-tuning evaluations.

• Help analyze operational data related to fuel consumption, emissions, flame characteristics, and boiler load profiles.

• Document baseline and post-optimization performance metrics and prepare basic combustion reports.

• Learn and apply fundamental concepts of combustion thermodynamics, flame monitoring, and heat transfer.

• Assist with troubleshooting issues such as flame instability, carbon buildup, or high emissions under guidance.

• Maintain tools, instruments, and combustion tuning records in accordance with safety and quality procedures.

• Participate in training programs to understand burner configurations, control systems, and fuel handling.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Field Support for Burner Tuning

   • Help implement tuning changes and adjustments during optimization campaigns.

2. Data Acquisition & Emissions Monitoring

   • Accurately collect and log combustion-related data using portable analyzers.

3. Learning Combustion Fundamentals

   • Gain exposure to air-fuel mixing, combustion efficiency, and boiler-burner dynamics.

4. Documentation & Reporting

   • Support performance tracking through proper data entry, trend charts, and daily logs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Energy, or Thermal Engineering (fresh graduates or 0–2 years of experience).

• Basic understanding of combustion principles, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

• Familiarity with power plant operations, boilers, or industrial furnaces is a plus.

• Willingness to work on-site during tuning activities, including shift or field assignments.

• Strong interest in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and thermal system performance.

• Good analytical, observation, and communication skills.