Economics Planner II

This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of commercial optimization of CVR Energy operations including raw material evaluation and selection, planning and scheduling refinery operations, defining operational targets to maximize value added products and determining optimal product slate. Additional accountabilities will be preparing refinery production budgets; capital project evaluations; commercial business development; and backcast reports. Position has a direct and immediate impact on refinery profitability.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum undergraduate degree in engineering or related field required. Engineering degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in refinery or renewable optimization, planning or scheduling required
• 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
• Determine optimum combination of raw material, process unit utilization, operating conditions and product slate to maximize refinery and renewable diesel plant profitability
• Develop short and long term operational plans for maximizing refinery and renewable diesel plant profitability
• Collaborate with commercial group and operations to formulate logistics plans for refinery and renewable fuels and products
• 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.

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.
• Exceptional and ongoing customer satisfaction provided to managers and employees.
• 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 and affirmative action employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.