Manager – EPS (Economic Planning and Scheduling)

We are looking for Senior Process Specialist for Economic Planning and Scheduling Team based in our Global Capability Centre (GCC) office of EET Fuels (Earlier known as Essar Oil UK):

Role Summary:

The Senior Process Specialist – EPS is responsible for driving operational excellence and business performance through advanced analysis and optimization of refinery processes. This role involves conducting detailed HCM variance analysis, preparing forward price projections, and supporting short-term business planning. The specialist provides economic insights for commercial and operational decisions, leads performance benchmarking, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly Hydrocarbon Margin (HCM) variance analysis, including benchmarking against the Annual Business Plan and identifying key drivers for deviations.
• Prepare daily forward price projections to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of refinery operations and process-related issues, identifying root causes.
• Support short-term business planning and process optimization initiatives to enhance refinery performance and profitability.
• Drive economic steering by providing analytical support for both commercial and operational decisions.
• Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Prepare and present comprehensive analytics reports to management.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to proactively drive process improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of refinery economics, LP modelling, and planning tools.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying economic direction to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in refinery economics, planning & scheduling, or process optimization roles.
• Demonstrated experience in short-term planning, LP modelling, and economic evaluation.
• Proven track record of delivering optimization strategies and improving business performance.
• Exposure to tools such as KBC, PIMS, Spiral Plan or equivalent Refinery planning software is preferred.