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.