TAPAS KUMAR SETHY
Keonjhar
Summary
A Qualified Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) with 21 years of experience in managing thermal power plant operations, specializing in safe, efficient electricity generation. Expertise in project coordination, commissioning, and technical oversight of DRI WHRB boilers, coke oven boilers, blast furnace gas boilers, AFBC & CFBC boilers and turbine. Adept at optimizing plant performance to minimize downtime and reduce operational costs. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and projects.
Overview
3
3
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER
INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LTD.
KALINGANAGAR
05.2026 - Current
- Working as Operation In-charge of 8.7MW Power plant Division.
- Responsible for the Green Field Project & operation (erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning) of the 8.7 MW Power Plant and 2 × 18.1 TPH Furnace off Gas Fired Boilers.
MANAGER
RUNGTA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED
JHARSUGUDA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Worked as Operation In-Charge of 2*45MW Power plant Division.
- Project co-ordination, pre-commissioning and commissioning of 95TPH AFBC Boiler, 2*38TPH WHRB Boiler, 2*185TPH CFBC boiler(Cold Cyclone) and 2*45MW, 15MW, 25MW Siemens Turbines.
- Monitoring and controlling the project to achieve optimal performance, efficiency and safety standards.
MANAGER
VISA STEEL LIMITED
KALINGANAGAR
02.2011 - 08.2025
- Worked as Operations In-charge in 3*25 MW Power plant Division (Operation &Efficiency).
- Expertise in operation of DRI WHRB boiler (2*48TPH), BLAST FURNACE GAS boiler (30TPH), COKEOVEN boiler (4*24.5TPH), 160TPH CFBC boiler (Hot Cyclone) and Turbine.
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning of1x160TPH CFBC Boiler and ESP . Confident in Cold Boiler light-up of 160 TPH CFBC Boiler with minimum diesel consumption.
- Well-versed in the processes of DM plant, ash handling plant, and coal handling plant. Overseeing plant performance, optimizing efficiency, and productivity.
- Coordinating maintenance activities and minimizing downtime. Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards.
- Conducting performance monitoring and trouble shooting. Investigating and resolving operational issues and emergencies. Identifying training needs and organizing programs.
- Preparing reports on plant performance and incidents.
ASST.MANAGER
BHUSAN ENERGY LIMITED
DHENKANAL
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Worked as an ASST.MANAGER in 2*150MW (CFBC) Power plant Division (Operation & Maintenance).
SR. ENGINEER
AARTI STEEL LIMITED
CUTTACK
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Worked as a Sr .Engg. In 40MW. (AFBC, DRI-2WHRB) &50MW (CFBC) Power plant Division (Operation & Maintenance).
ASST. ENGINEER
M/S SHREE METALICS LIMITED
BARBIL
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Worked as an Asst.Engg. In 8MW Power plant Division (Operation).
GET
INDWELL CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.
Brisighpur,Pali
02.2005 - 07.2005
- Executed erection testing and commissioning for 1X500MW project over six months.
Education
B-TECH - Mechanical Engineering
SIET
Dhenkanal05-2011
Skills
- Operations
- Testing and Commissioning
- Troubleshooting Operation
- Operation Upgradation
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Management skills
- Punctuality
- Performance monitoring
- Technical Presentations
- Continuous improvement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Good observational skills
- Strong working ethic
- Hardworking
- Keen learner
Language
English
Odia
Hindi
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operation of Boilers (160tph CFBC HOT CYCLONE, 185tph CFBC COLD CYCLONE, 95tph AFBC Boiler, 30tph Blast Furnace Gas fired boiler, 4*24.5TPH Coke Oven, WHRB 2*48TPH DRI WHRB boiler & 3*25MW BHEL Steam Turbines, 2*45MW Siemens Turbines.), its auxiliaries, ESP inspection & Re-commissioning.
- Managing team of operators, technicians, and Engineers.
- Confident in handling Emergency condition during Black-out & other condition.
- Synchronization of Generator through PMS & Maintain loads variation/demand.
- Safe cold light-up of Blast Furnace Boiler & other WHRB’s.
- Operation of BOP which includes CT Fans, Pump house and air compressors and their starting and stopping according to load variation and requirement.
- Suggestion & corrective actions for continual improvement of KPI.
- Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement, implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
- Inspection, Operation and Maintenance of all Boilers and turbine during Shutdown.
- Formulating the documentation in a systematic manner and report making (daily, weekly, and monthly) & familiar with SAP system experienced in managing critical documents such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAP analysis, breakdown data analysis, and ISO & safety-related documentation.
- Proficient in monitoring boiler performance and plant efficiency, with a strong focus on tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and preparing comprehensive MIS and plant performance reports.
- ESP inspection & Re-commissioning.
Timeline
MANAGER
INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LTD.
05.2026 - Current
MANAGER
RUNGTA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2025 - 05.2026
MANAGER
VISA STEEL LIMITED
02.2011 - 08.2025
ASST.MANAGER
BHUSAN ENERGY LIMITED
11.2010 - 02.2011
SR. ENGINEER
AARTI STEEL LIMITED
06.2007 - 11.2010
ASST. ENGINEER
M/S SHREE METALICS LIMITED
07.2005 - 06.2007
GET
INDWELL CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.
02.2005 - 07.2005
B-TECH - Mechanical Engineering
SIET