West Products Optimization Lead

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron is accepting online applications for the West Products Optimization Lead position through January 16th, 20206.

This role leverages LP modeling and refining economics expertise to optimize product activities across the value chain. The position supports planning and optimization efforts for two refineries, with a focus on integration strategies.

The Products Optimization Lead guides a cross‑functional team—including traders, schedulers, and optimization coordinators—through influence and collaboration, without direct reporting lines. This role is pivotal in driving alignment and delivering value across the organization’s refining operations.

• Responsible for planning and optimizing the offtake of mogas, jet and diesel from a Chevron US refinery with a focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, profitability. Utilizes Petro (Linear Program) for product valuation, ranking and selection.

• Deliver the 3‑month AOP monthly

• Performs routine economic evaluations utilizing a Linear Program (Petro LP) to optimize the refinery and supply chain.

• Works with Refinery Coordinators to transition plans to execution.

• Works with other regions and business units to optimize the enterprise.

• 6 years of related experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Chemical Engineering, or another related field of study experience)

• Experience in energy, manufacturing, and/or commodity value chain

• Experience with cross functional teams and delivering results

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data to draw valid conclusions, identify root causes and solve problems

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, ability to communicate at various levels within the organization

• Good working knowledge of refinery linear program application (PIMS, Petro, etc). A background in data analysis and visualization with PI Vision, Power BI, SQL, or Python would be a plus.

• Ability to build relationships and align cross functional stakeholders

• Experience with refinery operations and optimization

• Experience with Crude-to-Customer supply chain optimization

• Experience with running Linear Programs (Petro preferred) to quantify economics

• Experience with developing data analytics and insights (Power
  
  BI & PI Vision preferred)

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations.

Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.