Economics & Planning Specialist/Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the commercial and operational optimization of company assets, with a focus on planning and scheduling refinery operations, defining operational targets, and maximizing overall profitability. Key areas of responsibility can include feedstock evaluation and selection, inventory management, clean product blending, and product scheduling. The role also contributes to strategic planning, production budgeting, capital project evaluations, and commercial business development. This position has a direct and immediate impact on asset performance and value creation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required. Engineering degree preferred. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

4 years of experience in refinery or process industry required. Optimization or commercial experience preferred

Leadership experience preferred

Demonstrated strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of refinery operations

Experience with refinery LP modeling software, scheduling software, crude assay management software preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Fluent in English, oral and written required

Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal and administrative skills

Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities will be assigned based on candidate's skill set and capabilities but can include any or all tasks core to the commercial optimization of our production facilities.

Optimize blending and product scheduling to meet quality specification, minimize giveaway, and maximize profitability across refinery operations

Coordinate cross-functional activities including shipping schedules, blending instructions, reporting, and operational communication to ensure seamless execution and alignment

Manage and forecast inventories of feedstocks, intermediates, and finished products to support production, marketing, and logistics decisions.

Determine optimum combination of feedstock, process unit utilization, operating conditions and product slate to maximize plant profitability

Mentor and develop optimization capabilities and skill sets within team and supporting organization

Develop short and long term operational plans for maximizing plant profitability

Collaborates with leadership in major projects, crude supply, clean products, operations, and finance to develop and evaluate opportunities

Provide feedback to operations so timely corrective actions can be taken to continuously move operations towards optimal for maximization of profits

Use crude assay management software and refinery LP model to evaluate crude oils and feedstocks for purchase or sale and ensure models are tuned to refinery yields for optimized planning and forecasting

Keep planning models, other software and spreadsheet tools up-to-date

Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, issues or process improvements.

Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals. EXPECTED RESULTS

Efficient, effective and measurable workflow for the Department

Timely communication with appropriate staff for optimizing issues which could impact the day-to-day operations of the Refinery

Established and maintained effective working relationships with applicable department leadership and executives

Exceptional and ongoing customer satisfaction provided to all internal and external stakeholders

Adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.