Boiler and wastewater treatment Operator

Boiler \& Wastewater Operator – Roles \& Responsibilities

Position

Boiler \& Wastewater Operator

Department

Utilities / Production

Reports To

Plant / Production Manager

Boiler Operation

• Operate the boiler safely and efficiently as per SOP.
• Monitor boiler steam pressure, temperature, water level and operating conditions.
• Maintain required steam pressure as per production requirement.
• Start and shut down the boiler according to the approved procedure.
• Monitor fuel feeding and ensure continuous, uniform fuel supply.
• Check furnace combustion and maintain proper firing conditions.
• Monitor ID fan, FD fan, pumps, dampers and other boiler auxiliaries.
• Check boiler feed-water supply and maintain proper water level.

Fuel \& Combustion Management

• Ensure proper feeding of approved boiler fuel.
• Monitor fuel quality and moisture condition.
• Prevent excessive smoke and incomplete combustion.
• Monitor ash generation and arrange timely removal.
• Maintain proper air/fuel ratio as instructed.
• Report abnormal combustion, clinker formation or excessive ash immediately.

Boiler Water \& Chemical Treatment

• Monitor boiler feed-water and chemical dosing.
• Check water parameters such as pH, TDS, hardness and other parameters specified by the plant/QC.
• Carry out blowdown as per operating requirements.
• Maintain proper water level and avoid low-water conditions.
• Maintain records of water-treatment activities and chemical consumption.

APCD / Pollution-Control Equipment

• Operate and monitor connected pollution-control equipment.
• Check cyclone, scrubber, ESP/WESP/bag filter, ID fan and associated ducts, as applicable.
• Monitor scrubber water circulation and levels.
• Check for abnormal pressure drop, leakage or choking.
• Ensure ash and sludge are removed regularly.
• Immediately report abnormal emissions, excessive dust/smoke or APCD malfunction.

Wastewater Treatment Operation

• Operate the wastewater treatment system as per SOP.
• Monitor wastewater flow and tank levels.
• Operate pumps, agitators, dosing systems, filters and other treatment equipment.
• Maintain correct chemical dosing as instructed.
• Monitor parameters such as pH, TDS, COD/BOD, conductivity or other plant-specified parameters.
• Collect samples and coordinate with QC/laboratory for testing.
• Ensure treated water is transferred/discharged/reused only as authorized by the plant procedure.

Sludge \& Waste Handling

• Monitor sludge generation from the wastewater treatment system.
• Operate sludge pumps/dewatering equipment where provided.
• Arrange proper collection and disposal of sludge.
• Keep sludge-handling areas clean.
• Maintain records of sludge generation and disposal.

Equipment Inspection

Regularly check

• Boiler feed pumps
• Fuel feeding system
• ID/FD fans
• Boiler water level
• Steam pressure
• Feed-water tank
• Blowdown system
• Chemical dosing pumps
• ETP/WTP pumps
• Agitators
• Filter systems
• Valves and pipelines
• Motors and electrical panels
• Scrubber/APCD equipment

Report leakage, abnormal vibration, noise, overheating or equipment failure immediately.

Safety

• Follow all boiler and wastewater plant safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE.
• Never bypass safety interlocks.
• Follow proper isolation/LOTO procedures before maintenance.
• Take special care while handling treatment chemicals.
• Maintain safe distance from hot steam lines, boiler surfaces and pressurized equipment.
• Immediately report leaks, unsafe conditions, fire hazards and near misses.

Shift Logbook \& Records

Maintain the shift logbook containing

• Boiler start/stop time
• Steam pressure
• Feed-water parameters
• Fuel consumption
• Blowdown details
• Chemical consumption
• APCD operating condition
• Wastewater quantity
• pH/TDS and other tested parameters
• Sludge generation
• Pump/equipment running hours
• Breakdowns and abnormalities
• Shift handover observations

Coordination

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, QC/laboratory and ETP/MEE operators.
• Coordinate steam requirements with production.
• Inform maintenance immediately about equipment problems.
• Coordinate with QC for water and wastewater testing.
• Properly hand over boiler, APCD and wastewater plant status to the next shift operator.

Key Responsibility

The Boiler \& Wastewater Operator is responsible for safe and continuous boiler operation, efficient fuel and steam management, proper operation of pollution-control equipment and wastewater treatment systems, compliance with plant operating procedures, and accurate shift documentation.

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person