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Shell · 12 hours ago

Planning Economist

Norco, LA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $218K/yr

8+ years exp

Shell is a leading energy company with over 100 years of experience in the US. They are seeking a Planning Economist to join the Asset Optimization team, responsible for setting the economic direction of the site’s production plan and ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluate the economic impacts of various production planning scenarios and coordinate the input of fellow economic team members

Develop and maintain the production plan to maximize margin as part of the Forecast and Plan Production (FPP) process

Lead hydrocarbon planning, including Monthly Operating Plan (MOP) generation and annual business plan development

Act as focal point for exposure matter inquiries related to refinery hydrocarbon planning including translating operational variances to exposure impact

Support site energy planning and optimization

Support project economics, turnaround hydrocarbon planning, and process assurance

Identify key focus areas that Economic Model Coordinator (EMC) can improve Linear Program (LP) to improve decision making

Qualification

Refinery economicsBusiness planningAnalytical skillsModeling skillsAdvanced ExcelData visualizationContinuous improvementAgile mindsetLean working orientationOne Team mindsetCommunication skillsCollaborative mindsetAttention to detailOwnership mentality

Required

The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis

Bachelor's degree required, Technical or Engineering degree preferred

8 or more years of experience in refinery economics and business planning

Strong analytical and modeling skills (LP, scenario analysis)

Ability to simply communicate complex economic concepts to diverse stakeholders

Advanced Excel and data visualization skills

Collaborative mindset and ability to drive cross-functional alignment

Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement

Demonstration of an agile, external focus anticipating the impact of changes in the market or asset

Orientation toward lean ways of working centered on cash generation for the business

Ownership to drive commercial understanding within the asset to deliver maximum value from it

A One Team mindset supported by a commitment to travel up to 25% of the time (with higher levels likely in the early days of establishing the new organization)

Preferred

Technical or Engineering degree preferred

Benefits

Insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.

Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan.

Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.

Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.

For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.

Flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.