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The Olefins Optimization group is seeking an experienced, motivated engineer to fill the Clinton, Iowa and Morris, Illinois site analyst position. The site analyst is responsible for developing and communicating weekly economic operating plans to optimize the Olefins assets. The site analyst will be the primary interface between the Olefins Optimization & Planning group, the Olefins Business group, and the Olefins Manufacturing site personnel (operations, technical, CSE, maintenance).

The site analyst will be based at either the Clinton, Iowa or Morris, Illinois sites. Travel from one site to the other will be expected to occur at least 2 times per month. Trips to Williams Tower (Houston, Texas) for training, planning, coordination, and other business needs will be required on a quarterly basis. The position must comply with the remote work policies specific to the site they primarily report to, whether Clinton or Morris, and is configured as a standard full-time schedule (5 days per week, 8 hours per day). No alternative work arrangements will be possible.

Should the successful candidate require relocation to either Clinton or Morris, financial assistance will be available (with specifics to be determined on a case-by-case basis).

A Day in the Life

• Develops weekly site plans to maximize the value of the Olefin's assets relative to site and business constraints.
• Understands and communicates the objectives and drivers of the global and site specific Olefins plans. This includes:
• Feedstock and product market information (price and supply/demand)
• Enterprise manufacturing information.
• Communicates and explains the plan, drivers and objectives to all departments and levels at the site.
• Supports Gulf Coast Feedstock Commercial Manager as needed on the respective commercial interfaces.
• Utilizes fundamental chemical engineering principles and knowledge of olefins process technology to use and maintain the site planning model.
• Works with the Feedstock Commercial Managers and Olefins Operations to determine the optimal plant feedstock schedule that maximizes throughput and profitability that is consistent with plan constraints.
• Represents sites during the planning process, providing constraints and scenarios for evaluation and feedback on results.
• Works with Manufacturing (operations, technical and maintenance) and Pipeline (logistics and storage) to define the plant constraints daily. Works with appropriate individuals to develop options and economics to get around the constraints.
• Performs engineering evaluations and designs that will improve site profitability. Fully engaged with site process engineering staff to develop projects.
• Leads inventory and logistic planning for TAs and economic justification for all levels PG projects.
• Monitors and coordinates information to ensure sites operate to schedule and plan values to maximize profitability. Identify, value, and prioritize opportunities for improvement. Work with Manufacturing, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Raw Material Supply, Business and Marketing to implement.
• Assists site technical organizations in the quantification of lost site opportunities while identifying and implementing gap closure initiatives to improve asset profitability.
• Assists site operations organization to optimally plan maintenance activities to maximize production.
• Monitors APC systems for performance and direction consistent with the global plan.
• Compares actual plant operations to LP model estimates so that model enhancements can be identified and prioritized.
• Monitor and understand performance vs. related industry benchmarks to identify and implement value based decisions that ensure company plans or processes are not disadvantaged relative to the competition / industry averages.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience involving one or more of the following: manufacturing, business planning and analysis, supply chain, business management, or sales.
• Position level is dependent on individual's depth and breadth of experience.
• Excellent communication skills across functional areas to ensure understanding, alignment, and synchronization of the operating plan.
• Must be highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills to lead / influence and impact decisions, with minimal direct supervision.
• Must have advanced simulation skills to maintain and execute optimization models.
• Incorporate systemic thinking into the detailed responsibilities associated with supply and demand planning, understanding and utilizing impacts and opportunities across the entire system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to Chemical Engineers with Olefins unit manufacturing experience.

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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