Boiler Engineer

Gatron (Industries) Limited is looking for an experienced Boiler Engineer to join their Powerhouse Operations team at the Gatron Plant in Hub, Balochistan. Reporting to the Section Head Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of boilers and related equipment. This role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising boiler operators to maintain optimal plant performance. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in boiler operations and maintenance, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and coordinate boiler operations, steam generation, and auxiliary systems to meet the plant’s production requirements.
- Monitor boiler performance, including water quality and chemical dosing, maintain accurate operating records, and promptly address any abnormalities, leaks, or equipment defects.
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities, including inspections, calibration, and refurbishment of boiler systems.
- Manage maintenance notifications, work orders, resource allocation, and ensure compliance with permit-to-work procedures.
- Coordinate with service providers and vendors, review the quality and certification of spare parts, and follow up on complaints and corrective actions to maintain high standards.
- Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and Management Safety Audits, ensuring timely closure of all recommendations.
- Develop the skills and capabilities of boiler operators, identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, optimize costs, and evaluate alternative steam generation methods.

Required Qualifications

- Specialized technical training in boiler operations, maintenance, or related systems is essential.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience specifically in boiler or powerhouse operations.
- Strong knowledge of boiler safety protocols, water treatment processes, chemical dosing, and auxiliary equipment management.
- Proven competence in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making within boiler operations.
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems, work order processing, and basic computer applications.

The successful Boiler Engineer will prioritize reliable steam availability, proactive prevention of breakdowns and fire hazards, adherence to safe working practices, and the efficient use of resources to support continuous plant operations.

No preferred qualifications or additional benefits were specified for this position.