Manager Regional Optimization Planning

Valero; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Pension Plan

Comprehensive Healthcare

Onsite Daycare

Wellness Centers

Onsite Cafeteria

Fitness Center

Career growth

Job summary

Valero is seeking a Manager Regional Optimization Planning to develop and implement feedstock supply strategies and maximize profitability across the refining system. The role uses linear programming or economic analysis to select the most profitable feedstock and aligns inventory, consumption, and capacity with refinery operations.

The position is salaried exempt, with on-site work at Valero's San Antonio location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in Refining or Petrochemical industries.
• On-site work at Valero San Antonio location required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute feedstock strategies to maximize profitability for the Valero refining system.
• Run refinery LP models to evaluate crude economics and supply options.
• Develop and present monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.

Skills

Strategic planning

LP modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Refinery operations knowledge

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

AspenTech PIMS

Spiral Suite

Job description

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Manager Regional Optimization Planning you will develop and implement feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess selection of the most profitable feedstock. The Manager Regional Optimization Planning serves as a liaison to the refinery planning engineer located at each refinery to ensure inventory positions, future consumption rates, and refinery capacity assumptions are consistent with refinery operations expectations and capabilities. The role communicates feedstock requirements to the Crude and Feedstock Traders and provides alternative grade economics, and initiates approval for new crude grades.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

You can help achieve this goal if you can:

• Identify and execute strategy to supply feedstock which maximizes profitability for the Valero refining system.
• Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields).
• Facilitate daily/weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with refinery planning team.
• Run individual refinery LP models for evaluation of crude economics.
• Develop and present monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
• Maintain clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicates those requirements to Traders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in the Refining, Petrochemical, or related industry, required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, preferred.
• Linear Program (i.e. AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite) experience, preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• Onsite Pharmacy
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee's eligibility and work location.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visitValero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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