Scheduling and Forecasting Lead

acciona; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a diligent professional to monitor forecasting and scheduling accuracy of renewable assets, liaise with agencies, and coordinate DSM settlement activities in India.

The role involves data availability checks, periodic analysis and MIS reporting, cross‑site coordination with HO teams, exposure to multiple geographic regions, and familiarity with SCADA/OPC, substations and metering equipment within a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech. from reputed/recognized university (electrical, mechanical, renewables, etc.).
• Experience in technical roles related to the maintenance and operation of technological assets.
• Experience in the use of technical analysis tools and problem-solving in production plants.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Dispatch Optimization: Develop and execute day-ahead and intraday power scheduling strategies to optimize generation assets and/or power purchase agreements.
• Demand & Supply Forecasting: Utilize various analytical techniques and market data to develop accurate short-term and medium-term forecasts for power demand and supply.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyze Indian power market trends, regulatory changes, transmission constraints, and price movements to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Trading Operations: Execute power trades in various market segments (e.g., day-ahead market, real-time market, bilateral contracts) in compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and mitigating trading risks through position monitoring and adherence to risk management frameworks.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on trading activities, portfolio performance, and market insights.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., plant operations, commercial teams) and external stakeholders (e.g., grid operators, counterparties).
• Strong understanding of the Indian power market regulations, grid operations (e.g., ISTS, STU), and trading mechanisms (e.g., IEX, PXIL).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ability to work in a team

Effective technical communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech. from reputed/recognized university (electrical, mechanical, renewables, etc.)

Tools

Technical analysis and monitoring tools

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Job Description

1. Responsible for monitoring of Forecasting and scheduling accuracy of Renewable assets and follow up with agency.
2. Liasoning and regulatory updates from central/state/nodal governing agencies
3. Coordination with QCA and nodal agencies for settlement of DSM charges
4. DSM invoices and payments processing
5. Daily, weekly, monthly Periodic performance analysis and MIS reporting
6. Monitoring of Continual Data availability of required parameters to F&S agency
7. Internal Communication and co-ordination with Sites and HO team
8. Exposure to different geographic regions is preferable.
9. Knowledge of SCADA, OPC and basic trouble shooting is required.
10. Basic knowledge of Substation and metering point equipment's is required.
11. Commercial understating is essential.
12. Comfortable with Rotational shifts and weekly off.

• Scheduling & Dispatch Optimization: Develop and execute day-ahead and intraday power scheduling strategies to optimize generation assets and/or power purchase agreements.
• Demand & Supply Forecasting: Utilize various analytical techniques and market data to develop accurate short-term and medium-term forecasts for power demand and supply.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyze Indian power market trends, regulatory changes, transmission constraints, and price movements to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Trading Operations: Execute power trades in various market segments (e.g., day-ahead market, real-time market, bilateral contracts) in compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and mitigating trading risks through position monitoring and adherence to risk management frameworks.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on trading activities, portfolio performance, and market insights.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., plant operations, commercial teams) and external stakeholders (e.g., grid operators, counterparties).
• Strong understanding of the Indian power market regulations, grid operations (e.g., ISTS, STU), and trading mechanisms (e.g., IEX, PXIL).

Required Skills and Competencies

EDUCATION

• -B.E/B.Tech. from reputed/recognized university(electrical, mechanical, renewables, etc.).

EXPERIENCE

• - Experience in technical roles related to the maintenance and operation of technological assets.
• - Experience in the use of technical analysis tools and problem-solving in production plants.

SKILLS

• - Analytical thinking
• - Ability to work in a team
• - Effective technical communication

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Languages

• - Advanced level of English

Tools

• - Technical analysis and monitoring tools

Others

• - Preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• - Specific regulations applicable to the technology
• - 4-5 years of experience in similar functions.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.