Site Analyst, CVO

The Olefins Optimization group is seeking an experienced, motivated engineer to fill the CVO site analyst position. The site analyst is responsible for developing and communicating weekly economic operating plans to optimize the olefin assets. The site analyst will be the interface between the Olefins Optimization & Planning group, the Olefins Business group, and the Olefins Manufacturing site personnel (operations, technical, CSE, maintenance).

* Develops weekly site plans to maximize the value of the olefin's assets relative to site and business constraints.

* Understands and communicates the objectives and drivers of the global and site-specific Olefins plans. This includes:

Feedstock and product market information (price and supply/demand)

Enterprise manufacturing information.

Communicates and explains the plan, drivers and objectives to all departments and levels at the site.

* Utilizes fundamental chemical engineering principles and knowledge of olefins process technology to use and maintain the site planning model.

* Works with the Plant Feedstock and Product Movement Specialists to determine the optimal plant feedstock schedule that maximizes throughput and profitability that is consistent with plan constraints.

* Represents sites during the planning process, providing constraints and scenarios for evaluation and feedback on results.

* Works with Manufacturing (operations, technical and maintenance) and Pipeline (logistics and storage) to define the plant constraints on a daily basis. Works with appropriate individuals to develop options and economics to get around the constraints.

* Performs engineering evaluations and designs that will improve site profitability. Fully engaged with site process engineering staffs to develop projects.

* Leads optimal vs. plan vs. actual analysis at site on a daily basis.

* Utilizes and enhances company visualization tools.

* Leads inventory and logistic planning for TAs and economic justification for all level of PG projects.

* Monitors and coordinates information to ensure sites operate to schedule and plan values to maximize profitability. Identifies, values, and prioritizes opportunities for improvement. Works with Manufacturing, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Raw Material Supply, Business and Marketing to implement.

* Assists site technical organizations to identify and implement GAP Closure initiatives to improve asset profitability.

* Assists site operations organization to optimally plan maintenance activities to maximize production.

* Monitors APC systems for performance and direction consistent with the global plan.

* Compares actual plant operations to LP model estimates so that model enhancements can be identified and prioritized.

* Monitors and understands performance vs. related industry benchmarks and aggressively identifies and implements value-based decisions to ensure company plans or processes are not disadvantaged relative to competition / industry averages.

* Mentors Unit Engineers, CSE Engineers and Process Specialists on optimization and operating principles and drivers

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

* Typically, 8 years' experience involving one or more of the following: manufacturing, business planning and analysis, supply chain, business management or sales.

* Position level is dependent on individual's depth and breadth of experience.

* Excellent communication skills across functional areas to ensure understanding, alignment and synchronization of the operating plan.

* Must be highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills to lead / influence and impact decisions, with minimal direct supervision.

* Must have advanced simulation skills to maintain and execute optimization models.

* Incorporate systemic thinking into the detailed responsibilities associated with supply and demand planning, understanding and utilizing impacts and opportunities across the entire system.

* Preference given to Chemical Engineer with Olefins unit manufacturing experience.