Senior Specialist - Scheduling, Forecasting & Energy Dispatch (Renewable Energy)

LGBT Great; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfinity Global in India is seeking a Scheduling, Forecasting & Energy Dispatch Manager to lead planning, optimization, and real-time dispatch of generation assets across regulated markets. The role ensures outsourced forecasts and schedules meet CERC/SERC/CEA rules and are utilized for profitable market participation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Energy Management and 8+ years in power operations within India, with strong knowledge of market regulations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
• 8+ years in power operations and dispatch management in India.
• Strong knowledge of Indian power market regulations.
• Experience with forecasting, scheduling platforms, and energy market trading.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end forecasting, scheduling, and dispatch processes aligned with Indian regulations.
• Review and validate vendor forecasts and schedules for RLDCs/SLDCs.
• Coordinate with POSOCO, RLDCs, SLDCs, and regulators for scheduling and dispatch.
• Analyze market trends and participate in IEX and PXIL markets.
• Develop KPIs and continuous improvement roadmaps for forecasting accuracy.

Skills

CERC/SERC/CEA regulations

Forecasting platforms

Dispatch optimization

Energy market trading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Energy Management

Job description

About Enfinity Global

Enfinity Global is a purpose-driven company focused on making a positive impact on the planet by helping companies, governments, and individuals transition to a carbon-free and sustainable economy. Our role as a leading IPP is to develop, finance, build, operate, and own renewable energy assets in the long term in Europe, Asia, and the Americas through our offices in the USA, Spain, Italy, UK, Netherlands, India, and Japan.

Our team of over 350 Enfiniters comprises seasoned finance professionals, as well as experienced project developers and operators with extensive industry experience across all stages of the project life cycle. We pride ourselves on being creative and innovative solution providers to our customers and partners.

Position Overview

The Scheduling, Forecasting & Energy Dispatch Manager will lead the planning, optimization, and real-time dispatch of generation assets. This role ensures that outsourced forecasts and schedules are accurate, compliant with Indian regulatory requirements, and effectively utilized for real-time dispatch and market participation to maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Design & Implementation
  • Define end-to-end processes for forecasting, scheduling, and dispatch aligned with CERC/SERC/CEA regulations.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for coordination with Scheduling & Forecasting companies, RLDCs/SLDCs and market operators.
  • Establish frameworks for compliance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
  • Provide inputs to senior management on regulatory changes and market opportunities.
• Vendor & Third-Party Coordination
  • Manage relationships with approved third-party forecasting and scheduling agencies.
  • Review and validate forecasts and schedules provided by vendors before submission to RLDCs/SLDCs.
  • Ensure compliance with CEA, CERC, IEX and SERC regulations.
  • Monitor adherence to Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regulations and minimize penalties.
  • Act as the primary liaison with POSOCO, RLDCs, SLDCs, and regulators for scheduling and dispatch matters.
• Energy Dispatch & Asset Optimization
  • Use third-party forecasts and schedules to guide real-time dispatch of IPP assets.
  • Optimize dispatch strategies to maximize revenues from DAM, RTM, GTAM, and REC markets.
• Market Operations
  • Coordinate with trading desks to align dispatch with commercial strategies.
  • Participate in power exchanges (IEX, PXIL) using validated schedules and forecasts.
  • Track market trends and regulatory changes impacting IPP operations.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Evaluate accuracy and reliability of third-party forecasts and schedules.
  • Develop KPIs to measure vendor performance (forecast accuracy, schedule compliance, DSM exposure).
  • Build a roadmap for continuous improvement in forecasting and scheduling accuracy.
  • Recommend improvements or vendor changes based on performance reviews.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in power operations and dispatch management in the Indian power sector.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Indian power market regulations (CERC, SERC, CEA).
  • Experience with scheduling/forecasting platforms and dispatch optimization tools.
  • Experience in Energy Market Trading.
• Soft Skills: Negotiation, regulatory awareness, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

In Enfinity Global, you will find a very dynamic and multinational environment in one of the most exciting and impactful industries. Here we will foster your professional and personal growth, and you will have the opportunity to actively contribute and make a real impact on climate change.

Let’s build our future together.

Visitwww.enfinity.globalto discover more about our culture and values.