Optimization Analyst – Chemicals & Light Ends

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling, the Optimization Analyst – Chemicals & Light Ends coordinates the reliable, consistent supply for LPG, industrial gas and transportation agreements to meet Motiva Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex’s (PAMC) operating plan, or unplanned changes to the operating plan, via developing monthly nominations, responding to supply impacts during inclement weather events, updating supply and operations strategy during applicable Force Majeure/Allocation notices, etc.
Responsibilities
Assist with Financial Stewardship by reporting shared facility LPG sales, assist Finance with hydrocarbon loss tactics and monthly close activities, and validate/approve light ends and specialty products invoices
Maintain and update PAMC’s Economics & Scheduling (E&S) Supply & Logistics Agreements
Make recommendations to PAMC senior leadership concerning contract modifications, deletions, and strategies
Manage, negotiate and lead amendments to Shared Facility Agreements
Manage the overview of hydrocarbon and logistics commercial contracts with proper review of opportunities for amendment of renewal
Represent PAMC’s interests in negotiations with third parties, discussions with Manufacturing Optimization Chemicals, Specialty Products, and Contracting & Procurement reps for areas such as industrial gases, light ends and etc.
Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling, Production Teams, and Commercial to manage inventories, sell and supply of streams, and to resolve product quality issues as needed
Assist Light Ends and Utilities Systems Teams as E&S primary resource
Assist in Hydrocarbon plan development for planned and unplanned outages
Coordination of Refinery to Chemicals hydrocarbon flow and synergy management
Weekly provide Planned Production and Consumption (PPC) on the light end streams to Risk Management
Monthly provide a projected monthly nomination for the next month for light end streams to the Chemicals and Specialty Products Supply Manager and industrial streams to the Energy & Industrial Products Supply Manager
Participate in monthly meeting with 3rd Party Industrial Gas suppliers
Coordinate petcoke movements to 3rd party terminals and manage petcoke rail car fleet
Experience and Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
3+ years of experience working in a technical role at a refining or petrochemical facility
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to lead others by influence
Ability to communicate and drive consensus on contract strategy with PAMC and ST&L management
Ability to prioritize diverse business needs
Understanding of refinery and petrochemical process operations, economics, production planning, and process unit interactions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LP modeling
Experience with process operations, logistics, and petrochemical economics
Knowledge of contracts structure and legal language
Experience supporting annual business planning, investment evaluations, or strategic planning activities.
Experience working with Chemicals, Light Ends, refinery economics, or petrochemical product systems.
We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.
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