Job Title:  Manager | SAP ISU | Kolkata | SAP | DSA Oil, Gas and Utilities

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Your work profile

• As a AP ISU with strong expertise in utility business processes and SAP-enabled energy operations. 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.
• Should have extensive experience in hydro power operations, power generation planning, energy management, and SAP-based utility solutions.
• Key Responsibilities
• Generation Planning & Scheduling
• Lead short-term, medium-term, and long-term generation planning activities for hydro power plants.
• Prepare generation schedules based on:
• Reservoir levels
• Water inflow forecasts
• Grid demand requirements
• Peak load requirements
• Regulatory constraints
• Coordinate generation schedules with State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC), and grid operators.
• Optimize generation portfolios to maximize plant efficiency and revenue realization.
• Hydro Reservoir Management
• Monitor reservoir storage levels and water availability.
• Support reservoir operation planning and water utilization strategies.
• Optimize water resources considering:
• Irrigation requirements
• Flood control requirements
• Power generation targets
• Environmental obligations
• Develop water budgeting and reservoir utilization plans.
• SAP IS-U & Utility System Integration
• Ensure alignment between generation operations and SAP-based utility processes.
• Support integration with:
• SAP IS-U
• SAP PM
• SAP FI/CO
• SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Energy Accounting Systems
• Drive digitalization initiatives related to generation planning and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity for energy generation, scheduling, and settlement processes.
• Energy Accounting & Audit
• Oversee energy accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor:
• Generated Energy
• Auxiliary Consumption
• Energy Export
• Energy Losses
• Station Performance
• Support regulatory audits and energy audit initiatives.
• Ensure accurate generation reporting and reconciliation across systems.
• Forecasting & Performance Optimization
• Develop generation forecasts based on:
• Hydrological Data
• Weather Forecasts
• Reservoir Conditions
• Demand Projections
• Analyze plant performance and recommend optimization measures.
• Monitor generation efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Drive initiatives to improve plant load factor and operational reliability.
• Regulatory & Commercial Coordination
• Ensure compliance with CERC, SERC, CEA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support tariff filings and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with commercial teams for:
• Power Scheduling
• Energy Settlement
• Open Access Transactions
• Power Trading Activities
• Prepare operational and management reporting required by regulatory agencies.
• Asset & Maintenance Planning Coordination
• Collaborate with SAP PM and plant maintenance teams.
• Integrate outage planning with generation schedules.
• Support annual maintenance planning of hydro generating units.
• Monitor equipment availability and maintenance impacts on generation capacity.
• Optimize generation schedules around planned shutdowns.
• Analytics & Reporting
• Develop and review dashboards and MIS reports related to:
• Reservoir Status
• Generation Forecasts
• Energy Production
• Unit Availability
• Plant Performance
• Water Utilization
• Revenue Metrics
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve business decisions and operational planning.
• Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
• Lead initiatives for automation and digital transformation within generation planning operations.
• Support implementation of:
• Smart Analytics
• Predictive Forecasting
• SAP-Based Planning Solutions
• Performance Monitoring Systems
• Establish best practices and process standardization across generation facilities.
• Team Leadership & People Management
• Lead and mentor planning engineers, analysts, and business process teams.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct capability-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with:
• Generation Operations Teams
• Load Dispatch Centres
• Maintenance Teams
• Commercial & Revenue Teams
• SAP Functional Teams
• Regulatory Authorities
• External Consultants and Vendors
• Act as the primary point of contact for generation planning and optimization initiatives

Key skills required

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in SAP IS-U.
• 10–15 years of experience in Power Generation, Hydro Operations, or Energy Utilities.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in hydro power generation planning and scheduling.
• At least 3+ years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Experience working with hydroelectric generation utilities or state power generation organizations.
• Exposure to SAP-based utility environments preferred.
• Mandatory Technical Skills
• Power Generation Planning
• Hydro Generation Planning
• Reservoir Management
• Water Resource Optimization
• Generation Scheduling
• Energy Forecasting
• Unit Commitment Planning
• Plant Load Management
• Outage Planning
• Utility Systems
• SAP IS-U
• SAP PM
• SAP FI/CO
• Energy Accounting Systems
• Generation Reporting Systems
• Load Dispatch Coordination
• Analytics & Reporting
• Power System Analytics
• Forecasting Models
• MIS Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Operational Performance Monitoring
• Preferred Skills
• SAP S/4HANA Utilities
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• SAP BW/4HANA
• Power Trading & Scheduling Systems
• SCADA Systems
• EMS (Energy Management Systems)
• Hydrology and Reservoir Modeling Tools
• Predictive Analytics
• AI-Based Forecasting Solutions
• Preferred Industry Experience
• Hydro Power Generation Companies
• State Generation Utilities
• Power Generation Corporations
• Renewable Energy Organizations
• Integrated Utilities
• Energy & Utilities Sector
• Leadership Competencies
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive change and digital transformation initiatives.