Distributed Control System Engineer

Job Description – Boiler DCS Engineer (AFBC Boiler)

Department : Power Plant / CPP

Position Title : Engineer

Reports to : Manager / HOD

Location : Meghalaya - Plant.

1. Job Objective

To ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of AFBC / CFBC boilers through effective control room (DCS) monitoring, operational adjustments, troubleshooting, and coordination with field teams to achieve maximum plant availability, performance, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Boiler Operation & Control (DCS)

• Monitor and control AFBC / CFBC boiler parameters through the DCS system.
• Maintain stable combustion, bed temperature, drum level, furnace draft, and steam parameters.
• Execute start-up, normal operation, load changes, and shutdown activities as per SOPs.
• Manage fuel feeding systems, air / bed controls, and ash handling operations.

B. Equipment Monitoring & Troubleshooting

C. Coordination with Field & Maintenance Teams

D. Safety, Compliance & SOP Adherence

E. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

F. Continuous Improvement

KPI Category Performance Indicator Target

Boiler Operation Performane Boiler Availability ≥ 95%

Boiler Load Factor ≥ 90%

Combustion Efficiency ≥ 85% (AFBC / CFBC)

Safety & Compliance

Zero Accidents / LOTO Compliance 100%

Adherence to SOPs 100%

Pollution Control Parameters (ESP / Emissions) Within statutory norms

DCS Monitoring & Control Alarm Response Time ≤ 2 minutes

Trip Handling & Restoration Time ≤ 15 minutes

Maintenance Coordination Breakdown Reporting Accuracy 100%

Support in RCA and Action Closure As per schedule

Documentation & Reporting Logbook Accuracy 100%

Shift Report Timeliness Within shift closing

Efficiency & Cost Control Specific Fuel Consumption Within approved limits

Auxiliary Power Consumption (CPP) Within target limits

4. Competency Framework

A. Must-Have Technical Competencies

B. Desired Competencies

C. Behavioural Competencies

5. Roadmap to Success (1–3 Years)

Year 1 – Skill Building & Stabilization

Year 2 – Performance & Efficiency Improvement

Year 3 – Optimization & Leadership

6. Career Path (CPP / Power Plant)

Boiler DCS Engineer → Senior Boiler / DCS Engineer → Shift In-charge → Assistant Manager – CPP → Deputy Manager – CPP → Manager – Power Plant → Head – CPP / Power Plant