Opportunity

We have opportunities for Refinery Planners with strong experience in LP modelling, refinery economics, and crude optimization to support high-impact engagements across downstream oil & gas operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop short- and medium-term refinery plans aligned to crude supply, unit constraints, and product demand, execute and maintain LP models (Aspen PIMS / GRTMPS or equivalent), perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, drive Gross Refining Margin (GRM) maximization.
- Evaluate crude slates and opportunity crudes, conduct crude blending and assay analysis, support trading teams with crude valuation.
- Analyze GRM, product cracks, and margin drivers, conduct Plan vs Actual analysis, build financial models (NPV, IRR), prepare management reporting.
- Collaborate with trading, operations, scheduling, and finance teams to support integrated decision-making.
- Support crude scheduling and tank farm operations, optimize inventory and logistics.
- Improve and possibly build LP models, support data validation and digitalization initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

- LP modelling tools (PIMS, GRTMPS)




- Refinery economics and optimization
- Solid understanding of refining processes (distillation, conversion, blending)
- Crude and feedstock evaluation
- Production planning and scheduling systems
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Strong data analytics (Excel, VBA)
- Data validation and digitalization
- Market awareness (crude/products, margin drivers)
- Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management.

Qualifications

Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, 1–10+ years’ experience depending on level.

Work Location & Flexibility

Permanent and contract roles available. Onsite (client‑facing) and remote opportunities. Travel requirements may range from 25% to 75% depending on project needs.

What You Will Gain

- Work on complex refinery optimization projects.
- Join a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.
- Exposure to diverse projects and clients across Canada and possibly US.
- We measure our success by our clients’ results.

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📌 Refinery Planner (NA) (Edmonton)
🏢 Trindent Consulting
📍 Edmonton