Manager Regional Optimization Planning
About The Position
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Manager Regional Optimization Planning you will develop and implement feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess 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 and provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering required.
- 10 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.
- Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
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.
- Initiates approval for new crude grades.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%
- 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
Manager
