Manager Regional Optimization Planning

Valero•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Regional Optimization Planning develops and implements feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. The role uses a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess the most profitable feedstock. It serves as a liaison to refinery planning engineers at each refinery to ensure inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions align with refinery operations expectations and capabilities. The manager communicates feedstock requirements to Crude and Feedstock Traders, provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades. This is an on-site, in-person position at Valero’s San Antonio location. It is salaried exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card; Valero policy requires employees to wear the card while working at the refinery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
10 years of experience in the refining, petrochemical, or related industry.
Able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero San Antonio location.
Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Linear Program experience, such as AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite.

Responsibilities

Identify and execute strategies to supply feedstock that maximize profitability for the Valero refining system.
Perform daily reviews of refinery operations, including unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields.
Facilitate daily or weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with the refinery planning team.
Run individual refinery LP models to evaluate crude economics.
Develop and present monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
Maintain a clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicate those requirements to Traders.
Liaise with refinery planning engineers to align inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions with refinery operations expectations and capabilities.
Provide alternative grade economics and initiate approval for new crude grades.

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, including physician and pediatrician.
Onsite pharmacy.
Free state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center 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.
Comprehensive, customizable benefits package.