Refinery Planning Engineer

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team: At S&P Global, Refinery Cost and Margin Analytics (RCMA) service assesses the cost, margin, and carbon emissions positions of ~ 500 global operating refineries at the asset level, with a forecast of their performance. The RCMA Team ("Village") consists of petroleum and chemical engineers, chemists, MBAs, and CFAs. You will bring your refinery optimization and linear programming modeling expertise and support to the RCMA Village, and the growth of our RCMA business.

Your role will involve working with and adjusting our RCMA (PIMS-based) models to calibrate our estimates with refinery-specific reported data and results. The success of this role will directly drive customer adoption of the RCMA as we demonstrate the accuracy of our refinery models and their operating data estimates.

• Run the refinery LP models to optimize refinery systems operations.
• Collaborate with all concerned organizations to determine the optimum mode of operation for the facilities.
• Maintain the hydrocarbon LP models by adding or deleting process units and updating yields and stream properties.

• Define data and work processes required to maintain and update LP models.
• Perform back-casting and issue a monthly report on the LP gap, along with required mitigations.
• Add new LP structures to enhance optimization with more operational options for the hydrocarbon systems.

• Conduct special refinery economic studies using the LP model.
• Stay updated with new best practices in LP modeling.
• Review operational facility debottlenecks and recommend mitigation measures.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• 12-15 years of professional experience in the oil and refinery industries.
• Expertise in LP modeling, with 5+ years of experience in using Aspen Tech’s PIMS software.
• In-depth understanding of refinery processing units.
• High proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Demonstration of excellent team collaboration skills.

• Thorough knowledge of LP modeling engineering practices, economic principles, and calculation methods.
• Experience in independently creating PIMS models.
• An MBA or relevant advanced degree.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness:
  Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime:
  Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks:
  It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics:
  From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.