Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Role Level: Manager
Function: SAP Utilities / Generation Planning / Hydro Operations & Digital Transformation
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Generation Planning (Hydro Power Plants) with strong expertise in utility business processes and SAP-enabled energy operations. The role will be responsible for managing generation planning, reservoir optimization, power scheduling, generation forecasting, regulatory reporting, and integration with SAP IS-U and enterprise utility systems.
The incumbent will lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, generation optimization, energy accounting, and decision-making for hydroelectric power generation assets. The role requires close collaboration with generation operations, load dispatch centers, commercial teams, regulatory bodies, and IT teams to ensure reliable and cost-effective power generation.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in hydro power operations, power generation planning, energy management, and SAP-based utility solutions.
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Lead short-term, medium-term, and long-term generation planning activities for hydro power plants.
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Prepare generation schedules based on:
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Reservoir levels
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Water inflow forecasts
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Grid demand requirements
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Peak load requirements
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Regulatory constraints
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Coordinate generation schedules with State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC), and grid operators.
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Optimize generation portfolios to maximize plant efficiency and revenue realization.
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Monitor reservoir storage levels and water availability.
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Support reservoir operation planning and water utilization strategies.
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Optimize water resources considering:
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Irrigation requirements
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Flood control requirements
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Power generation targets
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Environmental obligations
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Develop water budgeting and reservoir utilization plans.
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Ensure alignment between generation operations and SAP-based utility processes.
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Support integration with:
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SAP IS-U
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SAP PM
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SAP FI/CO
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SAP BW/4HANA
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SAP Analytics Cloud
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Energy Accounting Systems
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Drive digitalization initiatives related to generation planning and reporting.
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Ensure data integrity for energy generation, scheduling, and settlement processes.
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Oversee energy accounting and reconciliation activities.
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Monitor:
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Generated Energy
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Auxiliary Consumption
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Energy Export
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Energy Losses
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Station Performance
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Support regulatory audits and energy audit initiatives.
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Ensure accurate generation reporting and reconciliation across systems.
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Develop generation forecasts based on:
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Hydrological Data
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Weather Forecasts
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Reservoir Conditions
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Demand Projections
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Analyze plant performance and recommend optimization measures.
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Monitor generation efficiency and capacity utilization.
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Drive initiatives to improve plant load factor and operational reliability.
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Ensure compliance with CERC, SERC, CEA, and other regulatory requirements.
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Support tariff filings and regulatory reporting.
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Coordinate with commercial teams for:
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Power Scheduling
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Energy Settlement
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Open Access Transactions
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Power Trading Activities
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Prepare operational and management reporting required by regulatory agencies.
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Collaborate with SAP PM and plant maintenance teams.
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Integrate outage planning with generation schedules.
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Support annual maintenance planning of hydro generating units.
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Monitor equipment availability and maintenance impacts on generation capacity.
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Optimize generation schedules around planned shutdowns.
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Develop and review dashboards and MIS reports related to:
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Reservoir Status
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Generation Forecasts
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Energy Production
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Unit Availability
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Plant Performance
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Water Utilization
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Revenue Metrics
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Utilize data-driven insights to improve business decisions and operational planning.
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Lead initiatives for automation and digital transformation within generation planning operations.
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Support implementation of:
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Smart Analytics
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Predictive Forecasting
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SAP-Based Planning Solutions
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Performance Monitoring Systems
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Establish best practices and process standardization across generation facilities.
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Lead and mentor planning engineers, analysts, and business process teams.
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Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
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Conduct capability-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Collaborate with:
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Generation Operations Teams
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Load Dispatch Centres
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Maintenance Teams
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Commercial & Revenue Teams
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SAP Functional Teams
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Regulatory Authorities
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External Consultants and Vendors
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Act as the primary point of contact for generation planning and optimization initiatives.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
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Master's Degree/MBA in Power Management, Energy Management, or Operations Management preferred.
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SAP IS-U or SAP Utility-related certifications will be an added advantage.
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10–15 years of experience in Power Generation, Hydro Operations, or Energy Utilities.
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Minimum 5+ years of experience in hydro power generation planning and scheduling.
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At least 3+ years in a managerial or team leadership role.
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Experience working with hydroelectric generation utilities or state power generation organizations.
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Exposure to SAP-based utility environments preferred.
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Hydro Generation Planning
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Reservoir Management
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Water Resource Optimization
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Generation Scheduling
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Energy Forecasting
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Unit Commitment Planning
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Plant Load Management
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Outage Planning
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SAP IS-U
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SAP PM
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SAP FI/CO
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Energy Accounting Systems
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Generation Reporting Systems
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Load Dispatch Coordination
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Power System Analytics
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Forecasting Models
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MIS Reporting
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Data Analysis
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Operational Performance Monitoring
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SAP S/4HANA Utilities
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SAP Analytics Cloud
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SAP BW/4HANA
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Power Trading & Scheduling Systems
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SCADA Systems
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EMS (Energy Management Systems)
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Hydrology and Reservoir Modeling Tools
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Predictive Analytics
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AI-Based Forecasting Solutions
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Hydro Power Generation Companies
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State Generation Utilities
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Power Generation Corporations
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Renewable Energy Organizations
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Integrated Utilities
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Energy & Utilities Sector
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Strong team leadership and people management skills.
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Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
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Effective communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to drive change and digital transformation initiatives.
