Expert Model Owner for Linear Programming

4 weeks ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman 佑 Full time

Job purpose
Provides guidance and leads the execution of the mathematical Commercial model (linear relationships) for Linear Programming (LP) at RPI, under the Manager Planning & Scheduling CoE. Acts as Senior Subject Matter Expert Model Owner, LP, to optimize outcomes such as maximum profit or lowest cost for RPI Assets. Responsibilities include:

  1. Leading the development, maintenance, and upgrading of the model, including its structure, submodels, process limits, constraints, and reporting;
  2. Ensuring model validity to support the Refinery Planning team and making necessary adjustments;
  3. Applying process knowledge and modeling expertise to backcast the refinery and petrochemical complex, making adjustments as needed;
  4. Guiding junior staff Model Owners LP in related matters.

The position operates in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, policies, guidelines, international standards, supported by IT platforms, HSE standards, legal requirements, and international best practices aligned with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  1. Consolidate all information used for LP model preparation, ensuring data accuracy;
  2. Optimize RPI Operations by building and maintaining LP Model capabilities for crude selection, unit capacities, and product specifications;
  3. Represent operating scenarios in the LP Model to support Asset Managers in understanding impacts of variables like crude prices, market demand, and unit reliability;
  4. Support strategic decision-making related to modeling tools and resources for production planning, inventory management, and resource allocation;
  5. Review LP results and adjust models as needed;
  6. Provide technical guidance to junior Model Owners;
  7. Support LP Model users for monthly plans, budgets, project analysis, and backcast runs to determine optimal refinery conditions.

Key interactions

  • Internal: RPI C&D SBT Business Excellence, Process Engineering, Refinery Planning, Auditors
  • External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Working conditions: Office environment, intensive computer use, occasional site visits.

Education requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economy, or related fields.
Language requirements
Excellent English skills (written, read, spoken).
Experience and competencies
10+ years relevant experience, expertise in LP modeling, SAP or ERP systems advantageous, proficiency with AspenTech PIMS, Haverly HCAMS, KBC Petro-SIM, FCC, REF, DC-SIM. Strong analytical, communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, negotiation, and cross-functional skills. Technical skills include MS Office, advanced Excel/VBA, and integration of marketing and business processes.
Company Industry: Oil & Gas
Department / Functional Area: IT Software
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