Cracker Feedstock Economist - Houston, TX

Now hiring! Cracker Feedstock Economist - Houston, TX

 

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

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We are looking for a Cracker Feedstocks Economist to join our CP team in Houston, TX. 

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

 

We are seeking a Feedstock Economist to be responsible for providing economic evaluation for Cracker Feedstocks purchases, evaluation of new Feedstocks that become available, and shall be under the direction of the BASF Total Petrochemicals (BTP) Limited Liability Company (LLC) representative.

 

In addition, you will be responsible for running the global and site linear program for the purposes of determining the optimum feed slate for the BTP (BASF Total Petrochemicals) communicating Feedstock values to the LLC Representative and Traders for the purposes of making purchase and sales decisions and determining the optimum operating mode for the Site.

 

This position is located within the Total Petrochemical and Refining USA, Inc. offices.

As a Cracker Feedstock Economist - Houston, TX, you create chemistry by...

 

• Working closely with BTP (BASF Total Petrochemicals) Operations, Planning and Business Groups, as well as Total’s Refining, Marine Scheduling, Operations, Supply Chain and Base Chemicals groups.
• Preforming economic evaluation of feedstocks as described in the LLC agreements.
• Reporting economic evaluations and make recommendations to the LLC Representative and Traders for the purpose of making Feedstock purchase decisions.
• Determining optimum operating mode for the Site in the Supply Plan period.
• Maintaining yield data in the LP (linear program).

If you...

 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field.  
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a refining and/or petrochemical complex optimization in a manufacturing environment.
• Are knowledgeable of the petroleum refining and petrochemicals markets and operations.
• Have excellent economic modelling, mathematical and linear programming skills (preferred).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/par