Process Optimization Analyst (Refinery / Oil & Gas)

Achieve Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Group in Singapore is seeking a Refinery Business Analyst to support refinery performance management, business planning and investment evaluation. The role blends technical and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and maximise value from existing refinery assets.

You will monitor performance, prepare management reports, assist with feasibility studies and investment valuation, and engage with suppliers, customers and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in plant operations or process engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of chemicals or oil refining would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports in Business Mandarin for HQ.
• Collaborative team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor refinery performance and expenditure, reporting to management.
• Identify investment opportunities to create value from assets.
• Support feasibility studies, process reviews and technology assessments.
• Develop investment valuation models and prioritise projects.
• Assist with commercial arrangements for refinery sales, utilities and feedstocks.
• Build relationships with suppliers, customers and government agencies.
• Take on additional business analysis and project assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Initiative

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client in the energy sector is seeking a Refinery Business Analyst to support refinery performance management, business planning and investment evaluation. The role combines technical and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and maximise value from existing refinery assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor refinery performance and expenditure, preparing management reports and supporting annual business planning and monthly financial closing.
• Identify business and investment opportunities that create additional value from existing refinery assets.
• Support project development through feasibility studies, process configuration reviews and technology assessments, ensuring alignment with business strategy and investment criteria.
• Develop investment valuation models and support project prioritisation and performance monitoring.
• Assist with commercial arrangements for refinery product sales and the procurement of utilities and feedstocks.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, customers, business partners and government agencies.
• Undertake additional business analysis and project assignments as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience in plant operations, process engineering, project engineering or technology-related roles is preferred.
• Knowledge of the chemicals, petroleum or oil refining industry would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare reports in Business Mandarin to meet headquarters’ reporting requirements.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of assigned work.

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.