Manager Regional Optimization Planning
Valero Energy, San Antonio, TX, United States
Job Description - Manager Regional Optimization Planning (260015W)
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
Responsibilities
As a Manager Regional Optimization Planning you will develop and implement feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess selection of the most profitable feedstock. The Manager Regional Optimization Planning serves as a liaison to the refinery planning engineer located at each refinery to ensure inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions are consistent with refinery operations expectations and capabilities. The role communicates feedstock requirements to the Crude and Feedstock Traders and provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades.
Identify and execute strategy to supply feedstock which maximizes profitability for the Valero refining system.
Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields).
Facilitate daily/weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with refinery planning team.
Run individual refinery LP models for evaluation of crude economics.
Develop and presents monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
Maintain clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicates those requirements to Traders.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
15 years of experience in the Refining, Petrochemical, or related industry, required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.
Linear Program (i.e. AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite) experience, preferred.
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
Onsite Pharmacy
State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
Responsibilities
As a Manager Regional Optimization Planning you will develop and implement feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess selection of the most profitable feedstock. The Manager Regional Optimization Planning serves as a liaison to the refinery planning engineer located at each refinery to ensure inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions are consistent with refinery operations expectations and capabilities. The role communicates feedstock requirements to the Crude and Feedstock Traders and provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades.
Identify and execute strategy to supply feedstock which maximizes profitability for the Valero refining system.
Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields).
Facilitate daily/weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with refinery planning team.
Run individual refinery LP models for evaluation of crude economics.
Develop and presents monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
Maintain clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicates those requirements to Traders.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
15 years of experience in the Refining, Petrochemical, or related industry, required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.
Linear Program (i.e. AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite) experience, preferred.
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
Onsite Pharmacy
State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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