Refinery Planner (NA)

Trindent Consulting; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trindent Consulting seeks an experienced Refinery Planner with LP modelling expertise to drive optimization across downstream oil & gas projects in Canada. You will develop short- and mid-term refinery plans, align them to crude supply, unit constraints, and product demand while operating LP models (Aspen PIMS / GRTMPS) and performing scenario analyses.

You will evaluate crude slates, perform blending and assay work, support trading with crude valuation, and collaborate with trading, operations,

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering; 1–10+ years’ experience depending on level.
• Experience with LP modelling and refinery optimization.
• Strong data analytics and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and mid-term refinery plans aligned to crude supply and product demand.
• Execute and maintain LP models (Aspen PIMS / GRTMPS) and perform scenario analyses.
• Evaluate crudes, conduct blending and assay analysis, support trading with crude valuation.

Skills

LP modelling

PIMS/GRTMPS

Refinery economics

Refining processes

Crude evaluation

Production planning

Scenario analysis

Excel/VBA

Data validation

Stakeholder management

Education

Chemical/Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Aspen PIMS

GRTMPS

Job description

Opportunity

We have opportunities for Refinery Planners with strong experience in LP modelling, refinery economics, and crude optimization to support high-impact engagements across downstream oil & gas operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short- and medium-term refinery plans aligned to crude supply, unit constraints, and product demand, execute and maintain LP models (Aspen PIMS / GRTMPS or equivalent), perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, drive Gross Refining Margin (GRM) maximization.
• Evaluate crude slates and opportunity crudes, conduct crude blending and assay analysis, support trading teams with crude valuation.
• Analyze GRM, product cracks, and margin drivers, conduct Plan vs Actual analysis, build financial models (NPV, IRR), prepare management reporting.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, scheduling, and finance teams to support integrated decision-making.
• Support crude scheduling and tank farm operations, optimize inventory and logistics.
• Improve and possibly build LP models, support data validation and digitalization initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• LP modelling tools (PIMS, GRTMPS)
• Refinery economics and optimization
• Strong understanding of refining processes (distillation, conversion, blending)
• Crude and feedstock evaluation
• Production planning and scheduling systems
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong data analytics (Excel, VBA)
• Data validation and digitalization
• Market awareness (crude/products, margin drivers)
• Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management.

Qualifications

Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, 1–10+ years’ experience depending on level.

Work Location & Flexibility

Permanent and contract roles available. Onsite (client‑facing) and remote opportunities. Travel requirements may range from 25% to 75% depending on project needs.

What You Will Gain

• Work on complex refinery optimization projects.
• Join a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.
• Exposure to diverse projects and clients across Canada and possibly US.
• We measure our success by our clients’ results.