Manager Regional Optimization Planning
About The Position
Valero is a best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products. The Manager Regional Optimization Planning will develop and implement feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero's profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess the selection of the most profitable feedstock. The Manager Regional Optimization Planning serves as a liaison to the refinery planning engineer located at each refinery to ensure inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions are consistent with refinery operations expectations and capabilities. The role communicates feedstock requirements to the Crude and Feedstock Traders, provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades. This position is salaried exempt status, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
- 15 years of experience in the Refining, Petrochemical, or related industry, required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.
- Linear Program (i.e. AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite) experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and execute strategy to supply feedstock which maximizes profitability for the Valero refining system.
- Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields).
- Facilitate daily/weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with refinery planning team.
- Run individual refinery LP models for evaluation of crude economics.
- Develop and presents monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
- Maintain clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicates those requirements to Traders.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Onsite Daycare Center
- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
- Onsite Pharmacy
- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
