Senior Backcasting & Optimization Engineer

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Backcasting and Optimization Engineer to enhance our planning processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the optimization model (Asset LP) through process monitoring and calibration for model tuning, while also playing a lead role in model enhancements. The successful candidate will be engaging, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities. Strong problem-solving capabilities are crucial, along with the ability to be a self-starter who can work independently without the need for hands-on management.

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Work Environment:

• This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area

What you’ll do:

• Proficiently and accurately capture refinery operating data, crude and product cost and volume data, and refinery events, with the ability to analyze and input this data into the backcasting process. Achieving these goals effectively requires strong and engagement from all participants

• Given the diverse range of partners involved in the backcasting process, effective communication will be crucial to ensure alignment and facilitate the successful development and presentation of relevant materials

• Key partners include LU/LR economic department, site operations, the Canadian and Superior Refining Supply team, crude planning, and product planning

• Enhance and update the Asset LP by integrating process data from unit balances, backcasting, monitoring tools, various stream data, and other technical plant information. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the local asset model, ensuring its accuracy and ongoing relevance

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• 8+years of experience in a refining, downstream supply, or production business environment

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) required. (Chemical Engineering Discipline) preferred

• Experience with planning tools such as ASPEN PIMS or AVEVA Spiral is preferred but not required

• A strong understanding of refinery unit processes is beneficial. Understanding refinery mass balance also a strong plus

• Strong analytical thinking skills, problem solving skills and a drive to continually learn and improve

• Solid foundational leadership skills in collaboration and communication

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, January 6th, 2025.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to enhancing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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