Position Summary 

Refinery Value Chain Optimization is seeking a motivated employee with interest in scheduling feedstocks and products into & out of the refinery, while working closely with business partners to identify and advance optimization opportunities. This position works across organizations, including but not limited to MPLX, Commercial Scheduling, Commercial Planning & Optimization, and Refinery Products Control. 

RVCO views this as a growth opportunity for an employee seeking to gain knowledge in refinery logistics & economics, as well as the commercial side of the business.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Understands economics that are needle movers associated with refinery scheduling responsibilities. Coordinates with key stakeholders to maximize feedstock or product value. Has clearly identified value opportunities in coordinating role and executes them. On call around the clock to respond to unexpected events, making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply and minimize refinery impacts. Actively works with tank farm and refinery operations to ensure understanding of logistic and economic planning. 

• Proficient in APS scheduling software, uses APS in daily job tasks. Proficient in other supporting software to manage dock utilization, product certification, etc. 

• Manages scheduling and coordinating responsibilities independently. Has built relationships with key Refinery and Commercial stakeholders.  

• Executes new business processes and improves existing processes to reduce risk, improve performance, and add value to the operations team. Executes efficiency upgrades to work processes for their respective area. 

• Able to provide backup coverage to at least one product coordinator position. 

• Understands financial implications of supply coordination across multiple desks. Proactively identifies and communicates commercial / operational optimization opportunities that improve area’s financial disposition. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree is required (Chemical Engineering degree preferred) OR 5 years’ experience in feedstocks or refined products with proven execution of ability in refining and marketing/petrochemical industry along with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Three (3) years of experience in crude oil/refined products coordinating experience or proven execution of equal ability in refining and marketing/petrochemical industry. 

Skills