Refinery Planning & Optimization Specialist

Trindent; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trindent Consulting in Canada is seeking Refinery Planners with strong LP modelling, refinery economics, and crude optimization to support high-impact engagements across downstream operations.

You will develop short- and medium-term plans, run LP models, evaluate crudes, analyze margins, and collaborate with trading, operations and finance. Travel 25–75% may be required; roles available as permanent or contract, onsite or remote.

Qualifications

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

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 to maximize margins.
• Drive Gross Refining Margin (GRM) maximization.
• Evaluate crude slates and opportunity crudes; support trading with crude valuation.
• Analyze GRM, product cracks, and margin drivers; perform Plan vs Actual analysis.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, scheduling and finance for integrated decisions.
• Support crude scheduling, tank farm operations, and optimize inventory/logistics.
• Improve LP models; support data validation and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

LP modelling tools

Refinery economics

Refining processes knowledge

Crude & feedstock evaluation

Production planning & scheduling

Scenario & sensitivity analysis

Data analytics (Excel, VBA)

Data validation & digitalization

Market awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Chemical or Petroleum Engineering degree

Tools

PIMS

GRTMPS

Job description

Trindent Consulting in Canada is seeking Refinery Planners with strong LP modelling, refinery economics, and crude optimization to support high-impact engagements across downstream operations.

You will develop short- and medium-term plans, run LP models, evaluate crudes, analyze margins, and collaborate with trading, operations and finance. Travel 25–75% may be required; roles available as permanent or contract, onsite or remote.