Economics and Planning Analyst

Location: Toledo, OH Employment Type: Full-time, on-site Compensation: $125K, with a 15% bonus.

Company Summary: Our organization is a leader in the energy and refining industry, delivering high-quality fuels and products while prioritizing innovation and operational excellence. We are dedicated to meeting global energy demands through efficient operations and sustainable practices. With a strong focus on collaboration and growth, we provide employees with opportunities to make an impactful contribution in a dynamic industry.

Position Summary: The Economics and Planning Analyst/Senior Analyst will play a key role in optimizing gasoline blending, analyzing lost profit opportunities, and supporting economic planning activities. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, economic modeling skills, and cross-functional collaboration to support refinery operations and drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities: Gasoline Blending Optimization Develop and produce optimal blend schedules and recipes for gasoline product blending. Use, maintain, and advance the gasoline LP model for planning, economic evaluations, and predictive calculations. Monitor and update gasoline production rates and inventories to meet pipeline schedules. Provide pricing insights and strategic guidance for gasoline blending operations. Evaluate and select refinery operating modes to optimize blending performance. Address gasoline quality variances and coordinate changes in production with Operations, Technical, Commercial, and Logistics teams. Review refinery performance to improve predictive capabilities and develop action plans for gasoline blending improvements. Economic Analysis and Lost Profit Opportunities Calculate oil flow impacts of lost profit opportunities and propose solutions. Assist in the preparation of short- and long-term oil flow plans to evaluate economic and operational impacts across refinery and commercial scenarios. Compliance and Reporting Provide data for clean fuels compliance reporting on a quarterly and annual basis. Participate in the development and improvement of gasoline blending tools and processes as part of the Gasoline Blending Best Practice team. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support Act as a backfill for key roles, including Economics and Planning Economist and Crude/Product Planner. Provide daily clean fuel rate and intermediate build/draw projections to support refinery operations. Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Commercial, and Technical teams to align production priorities and strategies.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 2 years of experience in refinery operations or a related field. Fundamental knowledge of refinery flow and unit interactions. Proficiency with PI Data Acquisition systems and strong PC skills. Preferred experience in gasoline blending processes and economic evaluations. Strong numerical and data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable business applications. Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage changing priorities effectively. Preferred

Qualifications: Direct experience with gasoline blending optimization and LP modeling. Familiarity with compliance reporting requirements for clean fuels. Excellent communication skills to collaborate across functional teams.

Why Join Us? Collaborate with a highly skilled and innovative team in the energy industry. Contribute to impactful projects that optimize refinery operations and drive profitability. Grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for advancement.