Short Term Planner

The BP Refinery Rotterdam (BPRR) is one of the largest refineries in Europe, with an annual capacity of 150 million barrels of crude oil and is strategically located at one of the busiest oil trading ports in the world. BPRR works closely on a day-to-day basis with the commercial and trading team in London. The objective of BPRR’s Commercial department is to maximize the profitability of the refinery.

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Short Term Planner

The Short Term Planner is responsible for the six weeks rolling commercial schedule with the focus on safe and reliable operation (silent running) and maximization of the refinery gross margin. As such, the person in this role holds oversight that the schedule complies with all refinery operating limits, driving short term operational optimisations and commercial performance in line with refinery strategy.

• Actively working with ‘Supply, Trading & Shipping’ and ‘refinery operations’ to capture market opportunities;
• Actively working with third parties (terminals / pipelines / surveyors) to optimize the product schedule;
• Monitors refinery operation for potential changes to refinery processing capabilities that may impact refinery production plans;
• Keep track of inventories of components and final products.
• Identifying opportunities and initiating projects to improve refinery capabilities and performance, especially in the logistics of the Oil Movement asset;
• Initiate or participate in Management of Changes (MOC) for optimisation or approval of cover requests;

• A Bachelor degree or experience on equivalent level in Engineering, Science or Business is preferred;
• Experience working in refining, tank-terminal operations or laboratory with a good understanding of the economics and operational aspects of an oil refinery is preferred;
• Fluent ability (both written and verbal) in English and (preferably) Dutch;
• Good IT skills and preferably experienced with crude / product scheduling tools;
• We are looking for candidates with a bias to performance and with strong interpersonal skills. People in the short-term planner role enjoy working in a complex and dynamic environment can have a helicopter view over complex situations and are able to work effectively under pressure. Good analytical and team working skills are essential.
• Certificate VCA

• A Personal Profile Analysis and an assessment center might be part of this selection process;
• Work location is the Rotterdam Refinery in the Netherlands.
• BP Refinery Rotterdam provides excellent primary and secondary working conditions and possibilities for personal development.
• Work is conducted in dayshift.

• As a part of the application process, you should:
• Present a full contiguous resume quoting all subsequent dates.
• Be willing to cooperate with a reference examination.
• Before commencement of employment is required:
• A copy of a valid identity document and, if applicable, a copy of your residence permit.
• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
• A copy of the indicated valid diplomas in the resume.

This position is office-based at our Dutch central BP refinery in Europoort, Rotterdam. Candidates must have their own transportation to our location, as it is not accessible by public transport.