Petrochemical Planning Specialist

Job Summary

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.