Essential Requirement: Experience in boiler operations, preferably in a distillery/process industry

Experience: 2–5 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Boiler Operator to operate and monitor the boiler and associated utility systems at our molasses-based distillery. The candidate will be responsible for protected boiler operation, steam generation, fuel efficiency, water quality, routine maintenance and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate the boiler safely and efficiently as per standard operating procedures.
- Maintain required steam pressure, temperature and flow according to plant demand.
- Monitor boiler parameters including pressure, temperature, feed-water level, furnace condition and fuel consumption.
- Start, stop and operate boiler equipment safely during normal operation and shutdowns.
- Monitor boiler feed-water quality and coordinate with the water-treatment/DM plant team.
- Check operation of pumps, fans, blowers, valves, economisers and other boiler auxiliaries.
- Carry out regular boiler blowdown as per operational requirements.
- Monitor fuel consumption and take steps to improve boiler efficiency.
- Inspect boiler safety devices, gauges, alarms, interlocks and emergency systems.
- Report abnormal conditions, leakage, vibration,



temperature or pressure variations immediately.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation teams for breakdown maintenance.
- Maintain boiler logbooks and daily operational records.
- Ensure adequate availability of fuel, chemicals and consumables required for boiler operations.
- Ensure compliance with boiler safety requirements and statutory inspections.
- Maintain proper housekeeping in the boiler and utility area.
- Follow work-permit, lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
- Support preventive maintenance and annual boiler shutdown activities.
- Minimise steam losses and improve energy efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

- ITI/Diploma or relevant technical qualification.
- Valid Boiler Attendant/Boiler Operator Certificate, as applicable under statutory requirements.
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial boiler operations.
- Experience in distillery, sugar, chemical, ethanol or process industries preferred.
- Knowledge of boiler combustion, steam systems, feed-water treatment and boiler safety.
- Basic knowledge of pumps, valves and boiler auxiliaries.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts.

Contact no Mr.Varun (phone hidden)

📌 BOILER OPERATOR (Chennai)
🏢 TANO DISTILLERIES CHEMICALS
📍 Chennai