Mechanical Manager
Posted 17 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager - Mechanical - Boiler Commissioning”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 15–20 yrs
- Management level
- People management
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Boiler CommissioningThermal Power Projects
Responsibilities
Boiler Auxiliary Commissioning
- Lead commissioning activities of Boiler Auxiliary packages from mechanical completion through performance testing and handover to Operations.
- Develop and monitor commissioning schedules, resource deployment plans, and system-wise commissioning strategies.
- Ensure commissioning activities are executed in line with approved procedures, commissioning methodologies, and project schedules.
- Drive timely closure of punch points, deficiencies, and commissioning observations.
Boiler Auxiliary Systems
Lead commissioning activities for:
- Air Preheaters (APH)
- PA Fans, FD Fans & ID Fans
- Coal Mills and Mill Auxiliary Systems
- Coal Feeders
- Fuel Oil Systems
- Boiler Air & Flue Gas Duct Systems
- Dampers & Expansion Joints
- Soot Blowers
- SCR Systems & Reactor Packages
- ESP Auxiliaries
- Coal Piping Systems
- Compressed Air Systems
- Mill Reject Handling Systems
- Ash Handling Interfaces
- Boiler Auxiliary Pumps and Associated Equipment
Startup & Critical Commissioning Activities
- Lead and supervise:
- Pre-Commissioning Activities
- Equipment Trial Runs
- Interlock Checks
- Logic Verification
- System Flushing Activities
- APH Trial Runs
- Fan Commissioning
- Coal Mill Commissioning
- Fuel Oil System Commissioning
- Boiler Hydro Test Support
- Chemical Cleaning Support
- Boiler Light-Up Activities
- Steam Blowing Activities
- Safety Valve Floating
- Reliability Runs
- Synchronization Support
- Performance Guarantee Test (PGT) Support
Planning & Resource Management
- Prepare commissioning schedules and resource rolling plans.
- Monitor weekly and monthly MIS related to drawings, materials, commissioning status, manpower, and resources.
- Ensure availability of commissioning consumables, tools, equipment, and spares.
- Monitor contractor productivity and commissioning progress against project milestones.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to Adani Power Safety Standards, PTW systems, LOTO procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Review and approve JSA, HIRA, commissioning methodologies, SOPs, and commissioning checklists.
- Conduct commissioning readiness reviews before startup activities.
- Ensure compliance with quality plans, OEM recommendations, and project specifications.
- Drive a zero-harm culture during all commissioning activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Electrical, C&I, CHP, Civil, and Operations teams.
- Liaise with EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs, and commissioning agencies.
- Resolve interface issues impacting commissioning schedules and project progress.
- Support management reviews and project milestone assessments.
Reporting & Documentation
- Monitor commissioning progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Ensure proper documentation of commissioning records, SOPs, checklists, and test reports.
- Facilitate smooth handover of commissioned systems to Operations & Maintenance teams.
- Present commissioning status, critical issues, and recovery plans to senior management.
Qualifications
Essential Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute.
Preferred Qualification
- M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- MBA / PGDM in Operations / Project Management.
Experience
15–20 Years of relevant experience in Thermal Power Projects.
Mandatory Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Boiler Auxiliary Erection, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Startup, and Performance Testing activities.
- Experience in Thermal Power Projects with Unit capacities of 500 MW, 600 MW, 660 MW, 800 MW, or higher.
- Hands-on experience in commissioning:
- APH
- PA/FD/ID Fans
- Coal Mills
- Coal Feeders
- Fuel Oil Systems
- Boiler Air & Flue Gas Systems
- SCR Systems
- ESP Auxiliaries
- Boiler Auxiliary Packages
- Proven experience in major commissioning milestones including:
- Boiler Light-Up
- Steam Blowing
- Safety Valve Floating
- Unit Synchronization
- Reliability Run
- Performance Testing
- Experience handling commissioning engineers, contractors, OEM representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams.