Petrochemical Planning Specialist

The Petrochemical Planning Specialist is responsible for planning, optimizing, and analyzing petrochemical production and operations to support efficient utilization of assets, cost optimization, and strategic business objectives.

• Develop short-term and long-term production plans for petrochemical units in line with business and operational objectives.
• Analyze feedstock availability, product slates, capacities, and operating constraints to optimize production planning.
• Monitor production targets, inventory levels, and supply-demand balances for petrochemical products.
• Support plant scheduling, product slate optimization, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Perform economic, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to support planning and investment decisions.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, supply chain, and marketing teams to align planning and execution.
• Prepare planning reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for management review.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in planning activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in petrochemical planning, production planning, or downstream operations.
• Strong understanding of petrochemical processes, feed stocks, and product markets.
• Experience with planning, optimization, and economic modeling tools.