Manager, Backcasting & Optimization

Worker Type: Employee

Group: Asset LP Department

Job Post End Date: 11/23/2024

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Energy is looking for a Manager, Backcasting & Optimization for our Columbus, OH office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, LP Health, Tools & Systems, the Backcasting and Optimization Manager will lead a dedicated team of backcasting and optimization engineers across our downstream sites. This individual will oversee the monthly backcasting process for downstream assets, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of asset LP models, and providing vital support to the Downstream Commercial organization. Being instrumental in enhancing our analytical capabilities and driving operational excellence within the team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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What you’ll do:

• Asset Model Ownership:
  • Assume full ownership of local asset models, ensuring their accuracy, relevance, and alignment with operational goals
  • Continuously enhance and update the Asset LP by integrating process data from unit mass balances, backcasting, monitoring tools, and other relevant technical asset information
  • Lead the annual constraint challenge sessions and maintain the database to verify that accurate constraints are applied within the asset models
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering and operations teams to gather insights and feedback, driving ongoing improvements and optimizations of asset models
• Backcasting Management:
  • Ensure timely presentation and distribution of monthly backcasting results to key collaborators, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze backcasting outcomes and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in the US and Canada
• 10+ years in the Oil & Gas sector with a strong emphasis on Refining and Economics
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or Economics

Preferred:

• Extensive experience in backcasting and optimization within refinery settings or similar environments
• Proven track record of successful project management and implementation; backcasting processes will need to be consistently implemented across all assets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with partners at all levels
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Familiarity with economic modeling tools, particularly Spiral

What we offer:

• Company-provided medical and dental benefits
• Time-off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior