Manager Regional Optimization Planning

About the role

The Manager Regional Optimization Planning at Valero is responsible for developing and implementing feedstock supply strategies to maximize Valero profitability. This role utilizes a linear program (LP) model or other suitable economic analysis to assess the selection of the most profitable feedstock.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present monthly feedstock strategy to upper management.
• Maintain clear understanding of feedstock purchase requirements and communicate these requirements to Traders.
• Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process variables, lab data, and refinery yields).
• Facilitate daily/weekly teleconferences to review operations, weekly economics, and feedstock positions with refinery planning team.
• Run individual refinery LP models for evaluation of crude economics.
• Communicate feedstock requirements to the Crude and Feedstock Traders and provide alternative grade economics.
• Initiate approval for new crude grades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in the Refining, Petrochemical, or related industry, required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.
• Linear Program (i.e. AspenTech PIMS/Spiral Suite) experience, preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• Onsite Pharmacy
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Pay

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Exempt status, meaning you are not eligible for overtime pay.