Refinery Planning & Optimization Expert (Remote/Travel)

Trindent Consulting; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trindent Consulting seeks Refinery Planners to support high-impact engagements across downstream oil & gas operations. You will develop short- and medium-term refinery plans, maintain LP models, and maximize GRM.

Responsibilities include crude evaluation, economic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with trading, operations, and finance teams. Opportunities include permanent and contract roles with onsite and remote options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering is required.
• 1–10+ years’ experience depending on level.
• Experience with LP modelling and refinery optimization is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and medium-term refinery plans aligned to crude supply 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; support trading with crude valuation.
• Analyze GRM, product cracks, and margin drivers; build financial models (NPV, IRR).
• Collaborate with trading, operations, scheduling, and finance for integrated decisions.

Skills

LP modelling

Refinery economics

Refining processes

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chemical or Petroleum Engineering degree

Tools

PIMS

GRTMPS

Job description

Trindent Consulting seeks Refinery Planners to support high-impact engagements across downstream oil & gas operations. You will develop short- and medium-term refinery plans, maintain LP models, and maximize GRM.

Responsibilities include crude evaluation, economic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with trading, operations, and finance teams. Opportunities include permanent and contract roles with onsite and remote options.