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

Strong 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 rapid‑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