JOB DESCRIPTIONSteam System Specialist / Senior Steam & Boiler Systems EngineerLocation: Vadodara, Gujarat | Experience: 18+ years1. Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Steam System Specialist / Senior Steam & Boiler Systems Engineer to act as a senior subject-matter expert (SME) and technical authority for industrial steam and boiler systems. The role provides end-to-end engineering support to industrial end-user customers, translating process and utility requirements into technically sound, safe, reliable and energy-efficient solutions. Responsibilities span design and engineering review, thermodynamic assessment, equipment selection, commissioning support, performance testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and optimization.The preferred candidate will have developed this expertise in a central engineering, OEM, EPC, engineering centre, technology-provider or industrial utility solutions environment, with technical engagement across multiple customer sites and projects. This is not intended to be a plant-side utility operations role alone.2. Position DetailsPosition title: Steam System Specialist / Senior Steam & Boiler Systems EngineerLocation: Vadodara, GujaratExperience: Minimum 18 years relevant experience in steam generation, boiler systems, steam distribution/utilization and condensate recoveryEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Power or Chemical Engineering; a Master’s degree in Thermal/Power Engineering is an advantageWork context: Central technical/engineering function supporting multiple customer projects and industrial end users.3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Steam-System Design and Engineering· Lead, develop or technically review steam-generation, steam-distribution, steam-utilization, condensate-recovery and associated industrial utility-system solutions.· Translate customer process requirements, utility demand, operating conditions and performance targets into system concepts, engineering deliverables and equipment requirements.· Review process data, design basis documents, PFDs, P&IDs;, process datasheets, equipment specifications, line lists, operating philosophies and engineering calculations.· Assess steam demand, pressure levels, temperature requirements, turndown, load variation, operating flexibility, reliability and maintainability.· Review steam-network configuration, pressure losses, piping sizing, pressure control, isolation, drainage, venting and condensate handling.· Check interfaces among boilers, steam headers, PRDS/desuperheating stations, process users, heat exchangers, condensate return, feedwater and auxiliary systems.B. Boiler Systems and Equipment Expertise· Provide technical expertise across fire-tube boilers, water-tube boilers, HRSGs, once-through steam generators, package boilers and associated auxiliary systems.· Review boiler sizing and selection, steam capacity, pressure/temperature conditions, efficiency, turndown, performance guarantees and operating constraints.· Evaluate combustion systems, fuel-related operating considerations, feedwater requirements, blowdown arrangements and boiler auxiliary equipment.· Review boiler performance-test results and identify causes of deviation from guaranteed or expected performance.· Assess boiler and steam-system suitability for the customer’s process, operating profile, reliability needs and applicable technical requirements.C. Steam Thermodynamics and Energy Analysis· Perform or review steam and energy balance calculations across boiler houses, steam headers, process consumers and condensate-return systems.· Analyze steam properties, enthalpy, mass flow, pressure/temperature conditions, heat duties and energy consumption to validate system performance.· Assess steam-cycle and thermal performance, including opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce avoidable energy losses.· Identify savings through condensate recovery, flash-steam utilization, heat recovery, feedwater improvement and optimization of steam usage.· Support process simulation,



thermal-performance assessments and engineering studies to quantify potential savings and technical benefits.· Prepare or review technical calculations and recommendations with clear assumptions, findings, expected impact and implementation considerations.D. Steam Distribution, PRDS and Condensate Recovery· Review steam distribution networks, pressure-reducing and desuperheating (PRDS) stations, control arrangements and associated equipment.· Assess pressure-reducing valves, temperature-control valves, desuperheating arrangements, steam traps, strainers, separators and other steam-system components.· Evaluate condensate collection, pumping, return-line design, flash-steam recovery, condensate contamination risks and condensate-recovery potential.· Review feedwater systems, deaeration interfaces and water-quality considerations affecting boiler reliability and performance.· Identify steam leakage, poor trapping, water hammer, inadequate drainage, heat loss, excessive venting and other sources of inefficiency or reliability risk.· Recommend practical engineering changes to improve steam quality, control stability, energy utilization, condensate return and availability.E. Commissioning, Start-Up and Customer-Site Support· Provide technical leadership or specialist support during installation checks, commissioning, start-up, shutdown and performance testing of steam and boiler systems.· Review or contribute to commissioning plans, start-up/shutdown procedures, operating instructions and preservation requirements where applicable.· Support site teams and customers in validating system readiness, operating parameters, control philosophy and performance against design expectations.· Troubleshoot system problems and lead root-cause analysis using operating data, field observations, calculations and equipment history.· Recommend corrective actions and longer-term design or operating improvements; support verification ofimplemented solutions.· Travel to customer and project locations as required for technical reviews, performance assessments, commissioning and troubleshooting.F. Technical Leadership, Reviews and Governance· Act as a senior SME/technical authority across multiple projects and customer engagements, rather than being responsible for only one operating plant.· Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary design reviews, technical bid/equipment reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, technical audits and engineering assurance.· Coordinate technically with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, suppliers and internal engineering, project, commissioning and service teams.· Challenge assumptions, identify technical gaps and resolve interfaces while maintaining focus on safety, reliability, performance and lifecycle cost.· Provide guidance to engineers and project teams; review deliverables andcommunicate complex technical matters clearly.· Document technical decisions, design recommendations, risks, lessons learned and corrective actions.4. Required Technical Competencies· Strong command of steam thermodynamics and industrial steam-system engineering.· Practical knowledge of boiler design principles, steam-generation technologies and boiler performance evaluation.· Ability to perform and critically review steam, mass and energy balance calculations.· Strong understanding of steam distribution networks, steam pressure management, PRDS and desuperheating stations.· Detailed understanding of condensate recovery, steam traps, condensate pumping, flash steam and heat-recovery opportunities.· Knowledge of feedwater systems, deaeration interfaces, blowdown requirements and relevant boiler auxiliaries.· Experience interpreting and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs;, datasheets, equipment specifications, calculations and operating philosophies.· Proven capability in commissioning support, performance testing,



troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.· Ability to assess energy-efficiency opportunities and turn technical findings into practical improvement recommendations.5. Preferred / Additional Knowledge· Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, API requirements and other relevant international engineering standards.· Exposure to steam-turbine auxiliary systems, heat exchangers, process heating applications and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.· Familiarity with process simulation tools, steam/thermal performance software or engineering calculation tools.· Experience across power generation, oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, chemical/process industries or industrial utilities.6. Essential Experience and Candidate Background· At least 18 years of relevant, hands-on experience in steam generation, boiler systems, steam distribution/utilization and condensate recovery.· Experience should include engineering, technical review, commissioning, troubleshooting and performance optimization; the profile should demonstrate more than routine operation or maintenance of one plant.· Current or recent employment in a boiler/steam equipment manufacturer, power or energy equipment OEM, steam-system technology provider, industrial utility solutions company, EPC/engineering company or central engineering/technical centre is strongly preferred.· Demonstrated technical engagement with external industrial customers, consultants, EPC contractors and/or multiple customer sites.· Evidence of delivering or reviewing system-level solutions, including interaction among boilers, steam networks, PRDS, process consumers, feedwater and condensate recovery.· A record of independently solving complex technical problems and providing recommendations with measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, performance or energy use.7. Preferred Industry Exposure· Power generation and industrial power/utility systems.· Oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical facilities.· Chemical and process manufacturing industries.· Industrial plants with complex steam-generation, distribution and process-heating requirements.8. Communication and Leadership Attributes· Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving and sound engineering judgment.· Transparent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to customers and senior stakeholders.· Confidence in leading technical discussions, design reviews and problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams.· Customer-oriented approach, professional maturity and ability to manage multiple technical interfaces.· Willingness to travel to customer/project sites when required.9. Profiles That Are Less Suitable· Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to plant utility operations, routine maintenance or shift supervision at a single end-user facility, without central engineering or multi-customer solution experience.· Candidates focused mainly on instrumentation, DCS/PLC/automation, piping layout/detailing or general process engineering without strong steam-system engineering depth.· Sales, marketing or account-management profiles without substantial hands-on engineering, calculations, design review and troubleshooting capability.· Candidates with boiler exposure but limited understanding of steam distribution, PRDS, condensate recovery, thermodynamic analysis and system-level optimization.· Candidates with fewer than 18 years of relevant experience, unless the hiring authority explicitly approves an exception.10. Indicative Success Measures· Quality and technical completeness of steam-system designs, reviews and engineering recommendations.· Accuracy and usefulness of steam/energy balance assessments and thermal-performance evaluations.· Successful resolution of customer steam/boiler problems through robust root-cause analysis.· Demonstrable improvements in energy efficiency, condensate recovery, system reliability or operating performance.· Effective technical coordination across customers, consultants, EPCs, OEMs and internal project teams.· Consistent application of safe engineering practices and completion of technical reviews/audits.

📌 Steam System Specialist / Senior Steam & Boiler Systems Engineer (Vadodara)
🏢 Antal
📍 Vadodara