Major Accountabilities:

• Monitor key plant performance indicators (heat rate, efficiencies, APC, coal quality effects, availability).
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop performance models based on power plant thermodynamic cycles using relevant codes.
• Recommend operational measures to optimize heat rate, reduce losses, and improve reliability.
• Assess coal quality impacts (GCV, moisture, ash) and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct studies such as condenser performance, heat balance reviews, and cycle optimization.
• Lead/support RCAs for performance issues including fouling, slagging, erosion, or efficiency loss.
• Collaborate with Fuel & Chemistry teams on coal quality, chemistry impacts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure performance activities comply with safety and environmental standards, supporting emission reduction initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in performance engineering in a coal-fired or thermal power plant (preferred) or in any other power plant other than coal fired
• Strong understanding of Rankine cycle, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion.
• Proficiency in performance testing standards (ASME PTCs).
• Experience with data analysis tools and performance simulation software.