Overview

Refinery Planning Economist – Asset Optimization Division, Global Optimizer Department. This role focuses on optimizing refinery crude allocation, crude mix, and product slates to maximize revenue and profitability. You will work with refineries, Aramco Trading Company, and the Global Optimizer team to create and execute monthly short operating plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead local Linear Programming (LP) runs at individual refineries to drive commercial optimization.
• Analyze major constraints impacting asset logistics and unit performance, identifying investment ideas.
• Work closely with ATC to integrate Saudi Aramco’s market perspectives into individual asset LPs.
• Assess intermediate feedstocks, blendstocks, and component sales opportunities to improve refinery margins.
• Foster collaboration among asset economists within regions to consolidate LPs and defend refinery interests during trade‑off evaluations...