Advisor Senior, Refining

HSB Solomon; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy industry is seeking a Senior Refining Advisor in Farnborough. The role involves delivering high-quality consulting services, managing client projects, and contributing technical expertise in refining operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the refining sector, strong client management skills, and a passion for driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in the Refining energy industry required.
• Experience in operations management and consultancy preferred.
• Ability to influence change and coach others required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services and solutions as a Project Manager or Subject Matter Expert.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Support product management teams and advise on customer feedback.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Solomon Associates, a subsidiary of Hartford Steam Boiler and MunichRe, is seeking candidates for a Senior Refining Advisor position to work in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. Solomon is the leading performance improvement company for the global energy industry, serving clients in nearly 80 countries, with global headquarters in Dallas and regional offices in Houston, London, and Manama. Solomon provides data-driven, strategic insight across the energy industry, leading to greater efficiency, reliability, and profitability.

BASIC FUNCTION

The candidate will be a core member of Solomon’s Solutions Delivery team focused on Solomon’s global advisory business. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for client engagement, project management, benchmarking activities, maintaining technical integrity of advisory projects, and providing subject-matter expertise related to business performance and operations in Refining production operations. The candidate will directly contribute to the success and profitability of Solomon’s core businesses, with engagements possibly being individual or collaborative.

In this role, the candidate will work as a client-facing advisor, a collaborator with other client teams, and a creative problem-solver to enable client success. Solomon’s engagements cover a wide range of topics, from strategy to operational improvements. The Senior Advisor should have rounded expertise in multiple areas of refining production operations and become proficient in Solomon’s benchmarking methodologies and studies, which, combined with industry experience, demonstrate the benefits of Solomon’s approach to clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Services Delivery
2. Deliver services, products, and solutions, acting as a Project Manager or as a Refining Unit Subject Matter Expert.
3. Present benchmarking study results to clients, analyze client data to determine performance, and develop products and programs for performance improvement.
4. Review client data for accuracy and consistency.
5. Client Partner
6. Serve as Client Partner for assigned accounts, managing client relationships and acting as a trusted technical advisor for Solomon's services, studies, and products.
7. Internal Collaboration
8. Support product management teams, advise on customer feedback, and contribute to product development ideas.
9. Resource Planning
10. Manage project resources and costs, including forecasting and negotiations, using ERP systems.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related fields)

Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced professional degree (e.g., MBA, PhD)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 15+ years in the Refining energy industry, including petrochemical operations or consultancy experience. At least 10 years in the industry, with experience in operations management, production, facilities engineering, maintenance, turnarounds, safety, costs, or supply chain.

Preferred: Refining or chemicals operations experience, consulting, process improvement, strategic planning, technical leadership, and familiarity with Solomon’s benchmarking studies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to translate data into practical solutions, approach clients with technical and commercial understanding, work with diverse backgrounds, present to executive levels, develop advisory business, manage projects, and communicate effectively. Familiarity with data analytics, engineering calculations, and Microsoft Office is required. Ability to influence change, coach others, and travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

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