Job Description

Job Purpose

To carry out coal, Biomass & ash sample preparation and testing, generate accurate test reports, and ensure fuel quality through systematic analysis and shift wise reporting, thereby supporting equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted power plant operations. Also to monitor and review the overall quality of water and steam feed to Boilers, STG, and other equipment

Job Context:

Utkal Alumina is a green field integrated project of HINDALCO Industries Ltd, with Alumina refinery, CGPP & Mines. The Project comprises of 2.0 MTPA Alumina refinery & 90 MW (3x30 MW) Power Plant with PF boilers 3x300 TPH steaming capacity, linkage Coal supply, Transportation of Coal, Railway siding and Water drawl system which includes Intake well and Pipeline of 20KM.

With the increased capacity of Alumina Refinery, the coal consumption, DM water generation, chemical consumption has increased significantly. Every month 23 coal rakes samples & truck coal sample collection & biomass sample collection, all three boilers feed coal sample and its preparation & analysis, Also Daily approx. 4000 M3 DM water production and all steam and water quality testing and treatment (Process & product) for impurities as well as ash quality testing, mill fineness testing, chemical inventory control and to ensure its availability is a great challenge.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities	Supporting Actions
Water and Steam Quality (SWAS) Analysis:	Ensure availability of resources for carrying out such analysis. Standardize its procedures for analysis and communication channels.
Coal, Biomass & Fuel Quality Management	Ensure effective analysis of coal, biomass & Ash samples & water & oil samples. Coordinating with Head Technical Services and operation department for necessary support.
Ensuring Compliance to Management.	To undergo the internal & external audits as & when required. To ensure all SOP, SWI,HIRA and SMP are in place and reviewed from time to time. Taking care of documents of the entire LAB.
To ensure smooth operation of all LAB equipment. & DM plant equipment	To check the functionality of the lab equipment. To take care of the calibration of the equipment on or before due date. Troubleshooting and AMC vendor calling with coordination to C &I as and when required. Regular monitoring of DM plant equipment performance & made daily generation reports.
To plan for Chemical Procurement and its safe storage	To prepare list of required chemicals for a calendar year and initiate procurement action for the To ensure quality of chemical is up to the mark. To ensure the safe storage of chemicals `displaying MSDS.
Training and people development.	To ensure relevant training to subordinates as per skill matrix.

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