Expert LP & APS Modelling

Job title Expert LP amp APS Modelling Grade Company OQ8 Function Commercial Production Planning amp Scheduling Location Duqm Budget control OPEX and or CAPEX and or Revenue amount as relevant Reporting to Head of Production Planning amp Scheduling Direct reports 0 Job purpose Maintain develop and continuously improve the refinery LP and APS Scheduling models to ensure they accurately reflect refinery configuration feedstock characteristics operational constraints logistics requirements process limitations product specifications and business objectives Support informed decision-making refinery optimization operational excellence and margin maximization through accurate modelling plan-versus-actual deviation analysis crude assay management optimization studies reporting and automation initiatives Act as the Production Planning amp Scheduling focal point for all LP and APS modelling activities accountable for model accuracy timely monthly model delivery stakeholder coordination reporting automation and the provision of actionable insights that support refinery value maximization The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform HSE standards Oman s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives h3 Main tasks and responsibilities h3 h4 Scope h4 h4 LP Modelling h4 h4 APS Modelling h4 h4 Collaboration h4 h4 Reporting amp Automation h4 h4 Accountabilities h4 Maintain validate and continuously enhance the refinery LP model to accurately represent refinery configuration process unit performance operational constraints product specifications feedstock characteristics and economic drivers Maintain develop and optimize the APS Scheduling model to accurately reflect refinery operation logistics constraints inventory management requirements and scheduling limitations Ensure LP and APS models accurately represent current refinery operating constraints and business requirements enabling effective planning scheduling optimization and margin maximization Act as the focal point within the Production Planning amp Scheduling function for all LP and APS modelling activities coordinating closely with Process Engineering Operations Commercial and other relevant stakeholders Proactively manage the monthly LP and APS model update cycle ensuring all model inputs assumptions operating parameters constraints and crude data are reviewed validated and updated in a timely manner Deliver validated and up-to-date LP and APS models within agreed planning and scheduling deadlines to support business decision-making Coordinate and implement model updates resulting from operational changes process unit modifications catalyst changes debottlenecking initiatives performance improvements and new business requirements Perform routine plan-versus-actual analyses to identify gaps between model predictions and actual refinery performance determine root causes and implement corrective model improvements Provide model-based insights and recommendations on refinery performance operational constraints feedstock selection planning accuracy and value improvement opportunities Maintain and govern the refinery crude assay database ensuring data accuracy integrity completeness and timely updates Support crude evaluations feedstock flexibility assessments operational studies and refinery optimization initiatives through robust modelling and assay management Perform LP optimization studies sensitivity analyses economic evaluations and scenario modelling to support business decisions and identify value-maximizing opportunities Develop and maintain reporting systems dashboards visualization tools and automated solutions to improve planning scheduling and modelling effectiveness Support the Production Planning amp Scheduling department with reporting dashboard development data analytics digitalization and process automation initiatives Prepare and issue monthly modelling status reports and management updates covering model performance update progress outstanding actions improvement initiatives and key modelling activities Maintain comprehensive documentation of model assumptions operating limits yields constraints methodologies and change history to ensure model governance and transparency h3 Key Deliverables h3 Accurate and validated monthly LP and APS models delivered…