Refinery Planning Economist (Expat Role)

Contamos con un equipo sólido y robusto de consultores especializados en búsqueda y selección de personal, así como en consultoría en diversos temas asociado al Talento Humano en múltiples sectores y países, garantizando de esta manera la prestación de un servicio oportuno y resolutivo a cada una de las empresas que nos confían la selección y / o el entrenamiento de sus profesionales.

Actualmente sumamos más de 10 años de experiencia en el manejo de procesos, tanto individuales como masivos, a nivel local y regional.

A global O il & Gas multinational is looking for a Refinery Planning Economist to join its Global Optimizer Department , a key unit focused on maximizing profitability through optimized crude allocation, product slates, and strategic use of LP modeling across a network of international refineries.

In this role, you’ll work closely with trading teams, refineries, and optimization experts to align operational planning with commercial strategy — directly influencing short-term performance and long-term value creation.

📍 Location : Saudi Arabia

📂 Position : Refinery Planning Economist

🎁 Includes full expatriation package (relocation, housing, and more)

Key responsibilities :

Optimize refinery crude mix, slate, and yields using LP models

Generate crude rankings and assess constraint impacts

Align refinery planning with trading strategy and market dynamics

Run scenarios and sensitivities to support strategic decisions

Contribute to investment planning and annual business outlooks

Coordinate with regional economists for system-wide optimization

What we’re looking for :

8+ years in the refining business (technical and commercial roles)

Strong economic and operational understanding of refining

Proficiency in LP modeling is preferred

Engineering degree required; MBA is a plus

Experience in multinational and cross-cultural environments

Be part of a globally integrated planning team and shape the direction of one of the world’s most complex downstream portfolios.