Address- Responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's skill set and capabilities but can include any or all tasks core to the Crude Oil Quality management of our production facilities
- Participate in the crude selection process by arranging samples, laboratory testing, development of assays, and converting assays to LP-compatible format.
- Manage the Crude Oil assay database for seven refineries to distinguish between approved and non-approved crudes for each plant.
- Direct the Crude Oil monitoring program by arranging samples, testing, and providing feedback to the refineries around Crude Oil Quality shifts. Determine when assay updates are required based on this monitoring program.
- Monitor longer-term quality trends to guide the refineries on likely impacts on refinery economics.
- Provide support to refineries as required around possible crude and or feedstock blends that could improve refinery economics.
- Keep assay programs, other software, and spreadsheet tools up-to-date. This includes providing updated software licenses to program users within the company.
- Regularly communicate with the supervisor about work progress, issues, or process improvements.
- Function as a key interface with the Crude Oil commercial team & the refinery economic and planning team regarding Crude Oil optimization.
- Participate in the development & implementation of a corporate Crude Oil selection and MOC process.
- Assure proper programs are in place to validate & value purchased Crude Oil as well as delivered Crude Oil.
- Challenge the historical norms and seek to find opportunities to optimize the crude basket for the refining system.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
