Downstream Value Chain Optimisation Business Analyst/Subject Matter Expert at ELECTRO CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING LLC

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crude Selection, Refinery LP, Blending Optimisation, Scheduling, Supply & Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics, KPI Design, Scenario Modelling, Process Redesign, Change Management, Business Case Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Science, Communication, Leadership

Industry

Description

Visionary Tech Services (VTS) is seeking a Downstream Value Chain Optimisation Business Analyst / SME to work with a key client in the Oil & Gas sector. In this role, you will drive margin uplift by optimising refining, planning, blending, scheduling, and supply & distribution operations. You will bridge technical expertise and business strategy to reshape workflows, define decision playbooks, and guide integrated scenario-based planning across the downstream value chain. Core Focus Areas: Crude selection and crude-to-product planning Refinery LP (Linear Programming) results interpretation Blending optimisation and product giveaway reduction Scheduling and S&D (Supply & Distribution) network optimisation Inventory management and logistics Plan vs actual analysis and benefits tracking Run discovery workshops with Planning, Blending, and S&D teams to map current processes and identify pain points Capture business requirements, define user stories and acceptance criteria Define KPI trees, product specs/constraints, and scenario models Translate LP and sensitivity results into actionable operational playbooks Coordinate pilots, user acceptance testing (UAT), and benefits tracking Lead creation of SOPs, training, and adoption strategies Oversee plan-vs-actual reviews and margin uplift reporting Prioritise optimisation backlog and guide build vs buy decisions with architects Align stakeholders across Planning, Finance, and S&D on scope, roadmap, and governance Chair solution reviews and embed decision-making cadence using BPM tools and visual analytics Assure delivery of measurable business value through structured decision science 2. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline Technical & Domain Expertise: Deep domain knowledge in downstream Oil & Gas operations: Crude assays, CDU, FCC, hydroprocessing units Product specs, qualities, blending economics Inventory and logistics operations Strong grasp of: Refinery LP models and crack spread economics Scenario and sensitivity analysis KPI and margin-tree design Constraint/spec governance and value chain mapping Experienced in: Process redesign and cadence implementation Business case development and ROI tracking Change management and training delivery Familiar with integrated upstream–downstream workflows including: Plan validation Market demand response Portfolio assurance Soft Skills: Business Storytelling Communication Expectation Management Leadership Problem Solving Stakeholder Engagement Structured Problem-Solving Tech Stack (Categories): Data Platforms Optimisation & Modelling Software Production Optimisation Tools Visualisation & Workflow Tools Opportunity to work on high-impact, business-critical optimisation initiatives in the Oil & Gas sector Direct influence on margin uplift and operational efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain Gain exposure to enterprise-scale transformation projects with measurable outcomes Lead and shape planning and decision-making frameworks in a high-stakes industry Career growth through leadership and subject matter authority in a niche domain Work in a fast-paced consultancy environment driving digital and operational excellence

Responsibilities

The role involves driving margin uplift by optimizing refining, planning, blending, scheduling, and supply & distribution operations. You will bridge technical expertise and business strategy to reshape workflows and guide integrated scenario-based planning across the downstream value chain.