Refinery Economist
The Refinery Economist is in charge of optimizing the refinery margin and production plan. He is working in close relation with the Economic, Production and Technology departments as well as the Corporate Supply Chain.
Prepare the optimal weekly production plan
Present the production plan during weekly marketing department call
Prepare the operating instructions for the coming week for the Operations department
Basic data management
Take part in the daily operations meeting with the Operations and Technology teams
Oversee the preparation of the Production Plan of the following month
Analyze monthly refinery performance through the Backcasting process
Prepare and present the optimal plans at the “Swiss Fuel Value Chain” monthly meeting
Refinery focal point concerning the price set "up-to-date-process" in relation with the Supply Chain Manager
Be the focal point for gasoline, middle-distillates and fuel oil pools optimization
Identify some potential improvements through sensitivities
Keep the Refinery LP and the Scheduling Tool up-to-date in relation to the Units & Products Scheduler, the LP modelers and Technologists
Test, validate and deliver the new version of the LP model in collaboration with the LP modeler
Draw up the annual production budget for the Swiss value chain
Carry out strategic studies, particularly in relation to the energy transition
Managing the master plan
Maintain fluid communication with all participants in the Swiss value chain (scheduling, marketing, sales, operations)
Experience in Management constitutes an asset
University engineering degree or equivalent (IFP School, EPFL/HES)
Minimum 5 years as a refinery economist or LP planner
Minimum 5 years' experience in scheduling or in a technical refining field
In-depth knowledge of refining processes
Good level of English and French both spoken and written
Proficiency in office automation tools
Detail and result oriented, you are able to prioritize tasks effectively and work precisely under pressure
You have good communication and interpersonal skills
You are demonstrably commercial and have incisive and accurate judgement
Team player and resourceful, you are able to work across organizational boundaries
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines
A professional and well connected work environment within a young and international team in a fast growing company
An attractive workplace with great development opportunities
Advantageous and competitive work conditions and social benefits
Do you want to join our team as our new Refinery Economist? Then we'd love to hear about you!
For more information, please contact Ariane Girard, Write an email
