Economic Planning Engineer

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking an Economic Planning Engineer in El Dorado, KS. In this role, you will manage the planning and optimization of feed stocks and product slate for one or more company refineries. Utilize critical thinking skills in broad based economic analysis and strategic planning where analysis is concerned with the influence of external market factors upon the organization, or for activities related to project evaluation, financial structuring, and investor interface.

Monitors and develops appropriate professional standards for quality assurance.

• Provides fuels regulatory guidance and planning to meet upcoming regulations for the refineries
• Analyzes whole refinery and individual unit yields and margins
• Develops and optimizes production plans
• Works with Commercial, Marketing and applicable Refining Operation departments to develop plans
• Provides economic evaluation of crude oil, intermediate feed stocks, refinery operations, logistics options, actual monthly refinery performance versus plans, and financial analysis of projects for one or more refinery systems
• Utilizes LP (linear program) as a modeling tool and calibration methodology and makes LP runs on various price sets and tunes LP model
• Communicates plans and operational improvements to refinery staff
• Modifies established guidelines and initiates new approaches as necessary
• Advises on technical problems and supervision and may plan, schedule and review the work of lower-level Engineers and Technicians
• Plans, delegates, communicates, and controls work assignments of less experienced engineers
• Coordinates commercial activity as it relates to the applicable business unit(s)
• Implements operating plans for the business unit(s) or may coordinate engineering strategy for major projects, depending on assignment
• Supports the development of capital and expense budgets
• Forecasts, administers and develops oil flow budgeting process
• Designs, implements and monitors back casting procedures at various refineries
• Provides backup support for other planner(s)
• May perform economic evaluation of new and existing projects, expansions, and strategic acquisitions

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of 8 years of refinery operational and technical work experience are required. Full understanding of refinery processes required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Extensive linear modeling, planning, operational or optimization experience preferred.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.

Thorough understanding of refining process operations and operating variables, ability to review process operation data and relate it to economic analysis. Ability to develop both short-term and long-term solutions to resolve operating problems and improve profitability. Ability to contribute to the refinery planning and optimization throughout the Company. Ability to determine and develop multiple approaches to increasing plan profitability and quantitatively evaluating each approach as well as the ability to apply risk/reward factors.

Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and experience with engineering software is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with others to gather data and implement improvements. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and modeling.

Advanced Critical and Entrepreneurial Thinking. Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing and completing technical assignments and apply well developed technical knowledge in planning, conducting and coordinating difficult assignments.

PREFERRED

SKILLS:

Experience with Haverly Systems LP is desirable. LP, simulation, or modeling software demonstrated experience is preferred with interpretation and modification knowledge and skills.

May provide technical and tactical leadership to project teams.

Office and refinery based with up to 20% travel required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

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