Planning & Economics Engineering Manager

Delek US; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical benefits

Calm app access for free

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Delek US in Big Spring is seeking a dynamic team member for refining optimization. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to enhance profitability in operations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of management experience, and 8 years in process engineering related to refining. The position offers competitive benefits, including a 401K match and health insurance starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience.
• 8+ years process engineering experience in refining industry.
• Strong understanding of planning and economics.

Responsibilities

• Drive refining optimization and ensure efficient selection of feedstocks.
• Define operational targets to maximize product value.
• Oversee refinery budgets and support capital project evaluations.

Skills

Planning & Economics

Product Blending

Refining Processes

Relationship Management

Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique‑sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600‑mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

Delek Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well‑being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year‑over‑year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job Summary

This position is for a dynamic individual to take on a pivotal role in enhancing the profitability of Delek's Big Spring Refinery. As a crucial member of our team, you'll drive refining optimization, ensuring the efficient selection of feedstocks, product placement, and detailed planning and scheduling of refinery operations. The primary focus will be on devising monthly and weekly operating plans and defining operational targets to maximize product value as well as overseeing refinery budgets and contributing to capital project evaluations and business development opportunities. Additionally, you'll be the team lead for refinery planning and economics, fostering collaboration with our corporate optimization team, schedulers, and traders to achieve our collective goals.

Education And Experience

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Eight (8) or more years Process engineering, planning related experience in refining industry (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

Job Requirements

• Planning & Economics
• Planning/Scheduling
• Product Blending
• Refining Processes
• Performance Metrics
• Reporting
• Operating Problems
• Issue Management
• Relationship Management
• Consulting
• Supervises onsite Planning Engineering staff
• Generates data to corporate for opportunity and giveaway reports
• Identifies process constraints and identifies opportunities to relieve these constraints
• Develops and maintains key performance metrics that track refinery attainment of planned operational targets and optimal margin capture
• Works with operations and Technical Services to analyze opportunities to enhance refinery profitability
• Manages and analyzes deviations from monthly operating plan
• Evaluates potential feedstock opportunities
• Acts as liaison between refinery and corporate planning and economic group
• Evaluates the economic feasibility of projects assigned and assists with the economic evaluation of projects
• Implements monthly operating plan and operating strategies, reviews plant operations and laboratory analyses on a daily basis for better efficiency and compliance with operating plans
• Tracks and analyzes deviations from operating plans both daily and monthly
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Change Agility (level 3 Applying) – Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.
• Collaboration (level 3 Applying) – Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Decision Making (level 3 Applying) – Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.
• Drive For Results (level 3 Applying) – Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.
• Team Building (level 3 Applying) – Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.