Thermal power plant engineering · Pan-India

Powering India's plants, A to Z

Erection, commissioning, maintenance and skilled site manpower for thermal power projects across India, from coal yard to switchyard.

210–800MW unit sizes served
11Plant systems we cover
9Open job roles
3Levels: Engineer · Diploma · ITI
About the company

One partner for the whole plant

A to Z Engineering Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based engineering company working on multiple power plant projects across India.

We support EPC contractors, plant owners and O&M operators with trained engineers, supervisors and ITI-qualified technicians who mobilise to site quickly and work to the plant's quality, safety and schedule requirements. Our name is our scope: every system of a thermal station, A to Z.

Mechanical

Boiler pressure parts, TG set, pumps, piping, structures.

Electrical

Transformers, HT/LT switchgear, cabling, testing.

C&I

Field instruments, loop checking, DCS support.

Manpower

Engineers, Diploma and ITI trades on demand.

Boiler · ESP · ChimneyTurbine hall · Cooling towers
How a thermal power plant works

From a lump of coal to the switch on your wall

A coal-fired plant turns chemical energy into heat, heat into steam, steam into rotation and rotation into electricity. Press play to follow the 11 stages, or tap any part of the plant.

Plant walkthrough · Rankine cycle CoalSteamWaterFlue gasPower
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Energy conversion

Four forms of energy, one shaft

Chemical

Coal

Carbon and hydrogen in coal store energy, released by burning with air in the furnace.

Boiler efficiency≈ 85–88%
Thermal

Steam

Heat turns feedwater into high-pressure, superheated steam inside the boiler tubes.

Turbine cycle≈ 44–48%
Mechanical

Rotation

Steam expands through turbine blades and spins the rotor at 3,000 rpm.

Generator≈ 98.5–99%
Electrical

Power

The generator converts rotation into 3-phase electricity, stepped up for the grid.

Overall unit≈ 36–42%
Overall efficiency ≈ boiler × cycle × generator ≈ 0.87 × 0.46 × 0.987≈ 39.5%  typical supercritical unit

Why 3,000 rpm?

3000rpm · 2-pole generator

India's grid runs at 50 Hz. A 2-pole generator makes one full electrical cycle per revolution, so the turbine-generator shaft must turn 50 times a second.

N = 120 × f ÷ P = 120 × 50 ÷ 2 = 3,000 rpm

Three phases, 120° apart

R phaseY phaseB phase50 Hz · 20 ms per cycle

The generator stator has three windings spaced 120° apart. In India they are colour-coded red, yellow and blue, all the way from the generator terminals to the switchyard.

TechnologyMain steam pressureSteam temperature (MS / RH)Common unit sizesTypical efficiency
Subcritical~150–170 bar535–540 °C210 · 250 · 500 MW~36–38%
Supercritical~240–250 bar565 / 593 °C660 · 800 MW~39–41%
Ultra-supercritical~270+ bar≥ 600 / 600 °C660 · 800 MW~42–44%
Typical industry values; actual parameters vary by design and OEM. Above 221 bar and 374 °C (water's critical point) water turns to steam without boiling, so supercritical boilers need no drum.
India's power sector

Coal still keeps India's lights on

Renewables now make up more than half of installed capacity, but coal plants still generate most of the electricity India uses, day and night. That keeps thermal units, and the people who build and maintain them, in demand.

0GWTotal installed capacityCEA, as on 30 June 2026
0GWCoal-based capacity (40.8%)CEA, as on 30 June 2026
0%Share of electricity generated from coalJun 2025 – May 2026, Low Carbon Power
0GWNew supercritical / USC coal under constructionEmber

Installed capacity mix

Total 548,858 MW · Source: Central Electricity Authority, June 2026

Firm, round-the-clock power

Thermal units supply power at night and during low-wind periods, balancing solar and wind on the grid.

New-generation units

New capacity is being built as supercritical and ultra-supercritical units of 660 and 800 MW, needing skilled erection crews.

Flexible & cleaner operation

Existing units are being upgraded for flexible load, FGD and emission control, which means steady shutdown and retrofit work.

What we do

Services across the power island and BOP

From the first column erected to synchronisation, and every annual overhaul after it.

Areas of work

Inside a thermal power station

Our crews work in every section of the plant. Tap a scene to view it larger.

How we mobilise

From requirement to site in five steps

The same sequence for a single specialist or a full erection crew.

Requirement

Scope, trades, headcount and schedule agreed with the client's site team.

Screening

Document check, interview and practical trade test for welders, fitters and electricians.

Induction

Medical fitness, safety induction, PPE issue and site gate pass.

Deployment

Crew reports under a site supervisor with a daily work plan.

Reporting

Daily progress, attendance and quality records shared with the client.

Safety & quality

Zero harm is part of the scope

Power plant sites combine heights, heavy lifts, high pressure and high voltage. Our site practice is built around that.

Work permits

Permit to work & LOTO

No job starts without a valid permit. Lock-out tag-out on every electrical and pressure isolation.

Risk

HIRA & toolbox talks

Hazard identification before each new activity and a toolbox talk at every shift start.

Quality

IBR welding & QA/QC

Qualified welders for pressure parts, with NDT, hydro test and inspection records kept per joint.

Careers · Now hiring

Build your career at India's power plants

We are hiring Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Diploma holders and ITI technicians for project sites across India.

Apply online

Send your application

Fill in the form. Our HR team reviews every application and calls shortlisted candidates for an interview or trade test.

  1. Choose the position and fill in your details.
  2. Paste a link to your CV (Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox).
  3. Shortlisted candidates are contacted on the mobile number given.
What documents should I keep ready?

Updated CV, mark sheets and certificates (Degree, Diploma or ITI), experience letters, a photo ID and passport-size photographs. Welders should carry their IBR or welding qualification certificate.

Is there a trade test?

Yes, for ITI trades. Welders, fitters and electricians are asked to complete a short practical test before deployment.

Where are the job locations?

At thermal power plant project sites in different states of India. Mention in the form if you can work only in your home state.

Can freshers apply?

Yes. Graduate Engineer Trainee and ITI roles are open to freshers. Enter 0 in the experience field.

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Contact

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For manpower requirements, erection or O&M contracts, send an enquiry and our team will get back to you.

Head Office, Mumbai

A to Z Engineering Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 508 B, 9th Floor, EE Height Building,
S.V. Road, Jogeshwari West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400102
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