Sr Advisor, Refinery Economics
London, GB
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Basic Function
The Senior Advisor, Refinery Economics will calculate and recommend the most optimized feedstock slate for the Bayway and Humber refineries. They will be a part of the Value Chain Optimization (VCO) and work closely with the Commercial organization (Trading) and the Refinery optimization departments at Bayway and Humber. The LP model will be the primary tool. This role will evaluate refinery economics and purchase/sale breakeven values (BEVs) and relative crude values (RCVs) and will work closely with the Feeds and Products Optimisation Director, and other Advisors at the refinery locations, who are accountable for making sure the LP model is aligned with refinery capability, and reflects the current operational constraints. The Senior Advisor will be accountable for key communications: The results of weekly economic model runs, (i) providing technical knowledge of refinery economic drivers, constraints and operations to the VCO and Commercial organization and (ii) providing market knowledge to the refineries relevant to feedstock optimization. The role will also help to drive company business transformation initiatives through special teams and projects. This role requires strong LP experience and self-starting capability, as there is more limited assistance from others in the London location, and includes refineries with a high degree of optionality.
Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Developing and publishing the weekly breakeven reports for Refineries consistent with the Company guidelines.
- Performing ad hoc evaluations for VCO Optimization Directors and Commercial Traders.
- Performing LP analyses of new opportunities.
- Lead weekly touchpoints with Refineries and Commercial Traders to review BEVs and opportunities.
- Evaluating opportunities to swap or re-optimize feedstock purchases or product mix as market conditions allow.
- Developing and maintaining a strong working relationship across the Refining system.
- Developing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Commercial organization, applicable Traders, and Regional Optimization Manager (ROM).
- Providing regional competitor market intelligence. This may include using additional tools HCOMETS and PRISM.
- Ensure that the correct assays and prices are in the model.
Required Qualifications
- Hold the legal right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis without restrictions, or the role you are appyling for meets the criteria for employer sponsorship.
- Direct refining experience in the fields of refinery economics, operations, process engineering or fuels blending/scheduling
- Direct experience working with LP modeling
- Experience with AspenTech PIMS Program
- Strong understanding of downstream value chain business drivers
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PIMS
- Strong analytical/data management and communication skills
- Must be able to quickly develop and maintain internal and external respect and trust
- Periodic travel is required to visit regional sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- 3 or more years of experience in Refinery Planning and Economics.
- 3 or more years of experience with AspenTech PIMS.
- Skills and proficiency with HCAMS/HCOMET, PI Vision/PI AF.
- Visual Basic programming experience (advanced beginner-competent level).
Phillips 66 has significant marketing operations in Europe. In the UK the business is primarily wholesale, selling fuels to distributors (some of whom are branded JET) and resellers. The fuels are either collected by customers or delivered through a contracted road tanker fleet operating out of a number of UK distribution points. In addition, Phillips 66 Limited supplies a network of approximately 330 independently owned petrol forecourts, all of which are branded JET.
Other markets served are aviation, marine and LPG. JET supplies some of the UK's growing secondary airports using owned and shared refuelling tankers and storage, and delivers to airlines through contracted refuelling operations. Marine markets are served using contracted vehicles, as is the LPG business.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer