Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and watch our video "Trying New Things" by visiting phillips66.com/about.

Description

The LP Modeler i s a critical member of the Billings Optimization team that collaborates with refinery and value chain partners to maximize regional market capture through strategic thinking, advanced modelling, and data analytics. This role involves using computer models to drive short-term and long-term optimization of the refinery with the aim of maximizing returns. The LP Modeler is accountable for tuning, calibrating, and maintaining the refinery Linear Program (LP). Model updates will be made based on: backcast runs, yields data, and other refining modelling programs. The LP Modeler also verifies that the LP submodels are accurately translated into scheduling software as well as providing general support for these tools. The LP Modeler is also accountable for Crude Quality Monitoring (CQM) and crude assay analysis. The LP Modeler will provide vacation relief for other Optimization group positions such as the Short Term Planner position, and may collaborate with the wider refinery team to support turnarounds, catalyst change outs, and other activities.

Responsibilities May Include

Conducting LP runs to assess refinery economics, set operating targets, and guide crude slate selection

Utilizing the LP to evaluate project economics

Performing LP model runs to support corporate strategy development

LP and scheduling program model maintenance and performance monitoring

Monitoring crude qualities and tunning crude assays

Collaborating to develop the yearly refinery budget and Long-Range Plan

Implementing innovative data communication and visualization tools to provide yield and economic information to refinery and value chain personal

Collaborating to automate key planning tools and associated work processes

Representing the Billings Refinery in the LP model user group

Cross-training to provide vacation relief for other optimization group positions

Required Qualifications

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or similar discipline

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (proficient with macros)

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to support accurate record keeping

Commitment to meet deadlines under sometimes demanding time schedules

Strong interest and proficiency in maintaining and further developing computer-based models to optimize short, and long term, refinery operations

4 or more years of experience in Refinery Engineering or Advanced Process Controls

Preferred Qualifications

3 or more years of experience in Refinery Planning and Economics or the hydrocarbon value chain

Experience of using Refinery planning and optimization software

Experience of working with crude assays

The Billings Refinery is located in Billings, Montana. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of Canadian heavy, high-sulfur crude oil delivered by pipeline, and domestic crude oil delivered by truck. With the startup of a new vacuum distillation unit in 2017, the refinery has 100 percent heavy crude processing capability. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels and petroleum coke. Finished petroleum products are distributed by pipeline, rail car and truck. Pipelines transport most of the refined products to markets in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and Washington.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus

8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company’s financial performance

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP

Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at hr.phillips66.com/.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of January 2, 2023. .

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Requisition ID: 56778

Location: Montana - Billings

Job Field: Optimization

Division : Billings Refinery

Technical Req : No

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