Senior Design Engineer - Coal Handling and Material Handling Systems

Role & responsibilities

1. Layout Development:

• Design and optimise coal and material handling layouts for thermal power plants to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness and ease of operation.
• Ensure designs meet operational goals and adhere to best industry practices.

2. Power Calculations:

• Perform detailed power calculations for conveyor systems, stacker reclaimers, and other key equipment, ensuring that systems meet plant power requirements and operational standards.

3. Equipment Sizing:

• Accurately size critical equipment including conveyors, crushers, screens, wagon tipplers, paddle feeders, stacker reclaimers, etc.
• Ensure all equipment complies with project specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

4. Design Basis Report (DBR) Preparation:

• Develop comprehensive DBRs outlining design assumptions, operational parameters, environmental considerations, and safety standards for material handling systems.

5. Equipment Selection:

• Evaluate and select appropriate equipment based on technical performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for technical discussions, clarifications and product selection.

6. Detailed Engineering Drawings:

• Lead the creation and review of detailed engineering drawings for all systems and components ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

7. Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in developing high quality, innovative solutions.
• Oversee team performance and ensure timely delivery of engineering tasks and project milestones.

8. System Components Expertise:

• Provide expert guidance on systems such as conveying, stacker reclaimers, wagon tipplers, crushers, screens, and paddle feeders.
• Offer troubleshooting support and ensure system integration aligns with overall project objectives.

9. Fabrication Drawing Review:

• Review and approve fabrication drawings ensuring manufacturability, accuracy and adherence to design standards.
• Oversee quality checks to meet technical and safety requirements.

10. Department Coordination:

• Collaborate effectively with electrical, civil and other engineering departments to ensure smooth interdisciplinary integration across all project phases.
• Facilitate communication and maintain alignment between different engineering teams.

11. Bill of Materials (BOM):

• Prepare and validate detailed Bill of Materials for material handling systems ensuring comprehensive coverage of all project needs.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in BOM documentation for procurement and fabrication processes.

12. Proposal Support:

• Assist in preparing technical and commercial offers for tenders and proposals.
• Provide engineering inputs to strengthen the companys bid ensuring alignment with client specifications and requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Skills and Competencies:
• Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and optimising coal/lignite & lime handling systems for thermal power plants.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of conveying systems, stacker reclaimers, wagon tipplers, crushers, screens, and paddle feeders.
• Design Tools: Hands-on experience with design tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software.
• Analytical Skills: Strong understanding of power calculations, material flow dynamics, and equipment sizing.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage cross functional teams.
• Collaboration: Exceptional communication and coordination skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Attention to detail: Strong focus on accuracy in design reviews, loading data, fabrication checks, and project execution.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Industry experience: Prior experience working on large-scale thermal power plant projects.
• Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with international design standards and codes.
• Vendor management: Experience in vendor coordination, technical negotiations and procurement processes.

Perks and benefits

As per industry standards