# Crude Analyst

**Company**: Ampol
**Location**: Lytton, Queensland
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Energy

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## Description

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a Crude Analyst, you will join our Lytton Refinery Supply Planning team, playing a highly technical role at the intersection of refinery optimisation, supply planning and commercial decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Owning and managing the crude ranking and selection process, running multiple permutations to assess crude slate options.

- Conducting crude benchmarking and tracking the benefits of new crude purchases and crude selection optimisation.

- Maintaining accurate crude assay information for all crudes processed at Lytton and initiating TBP testing when required.

- Managing the evaluation, approval and Management of Change process for new crudes.

- Conducting term crude analysis with Trading & Shipping to support valuation and negotiation strategy.

- Identifying, developing and implementing profit improvement initiatives using LP modelling and knowledge of refinery and supply economics.

- Supporting cross-functional improvement initiatives across the refinery and supply chain.

- Providing coverage for the LP Planner and Refinery Performance Analyst when required.

- Collaborating across refinery, supply and trading stakeholders to turn technical analysis into commercial recommendations.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Business or relevant operational experience.

- Approximately 5+ years of experience in an oil refinery and fuel supply chain environment.

- Approximately 5+ years of hands-on experience using LP models.

- Strong understanding of refinery process unit functions, chemistry, yields and interactions.

- Strong understanding of petroleum supply chain processes and the key drivers of value.

- Advanced spreadsheet capability and confidence using complex analytical and IT tools.

- Ability to interpret complex and sometimes contradictory information, evaluate options and identify practical solutions.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the business and lead technical analysis within cross-functional teams.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Competitive total remuneration, including base salary, annual performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on fuel for two privately used cars.

- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and support for up to 3-months remote international working.

- Internal recognition platform, career development and learning opportunities, and a baby care package.

- Novated lease options, employee share scheme, and flexible leave options.

## Skills

### Required
- LP modelling
- refinery process unit functions
- petroleum supply chain processes
- advanced spreadsheet capability
- complex analytical and IT tools

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