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Introduction:

The Downstream Strategy & Planning Engineer will join the Investment & Portfolio Analysis Division in the Downstream Strategy and Capital Planning Department (DS&CP). DS&CP is responsible for the coordination (and development support) of all of SAOs Downstream Investment Plan and Strategy. It also provides quantitative input to SAOs Downstream Executive Committees, working in close co-operation with other Strategy & Capital Planning Divisions across the organization. 

The Downstream Strategy & Planning Engineers primary role is to provide quantitative analysis and confirmation of SAOs Downstream Investment Planstrategic fit.

Responsibilities Dimensions

Provides techno-economic analysis on all different types of Downstream Opportunities. Mainly focusing on Refining / Petrochemicals integrated assets and their interaction with further downstream (Trading, Retail) hydrocarbon value chain segments. 

Evaluates their fit with SAOsDownstream strategy.

Develops quantitative analysis on sustainability / ESG implications on SAOs DownstreamInvestment Plan. Of focus being both emissions & product carbon footprint evaluations

. Co-operates with all of Downstreams Business units and other corporate functions in establishing and updating appropriate investment analysis criteria.

Provides commercial and technical expertise in executing the downstream strategy, including appraisal of strategic options, identification of strategic tradeoffs and implementation plans.

Responsibilities:

Provides techno-economic analysis on all different types of Downstream Opportunities. Mainly focusing on Refining / Petrochemicals integrated assets and their interaction with further downstream (Trading, Retail) hydrocarbon value chain segments. 

Evaluates their fit with SAOsDownstream strategy.

Develops quantitative analysis on sustainability / ESG implications on SAOs DownstreamInvestment Plan. Of focus being both emissions & product carbon footprint evaluations

. Co-operates with all of Downstreams Business units and other corporate functions in establishing and updating appropriate investment analysis criteria.

Provides commercial and technical expertise in executing the downstream strategy, including appraisal of strategic options, identification of strategic tradeoffs and implementation plans.

Requirements:

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in a Chemical Engineering related field, MBA or a relevant advanceddegree is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in operations, technology & business development, with a strong track record of economic and commercial evaluations for downstream opportunities. Mainly refining and petrochemicals but also other segments(trading, retail, low carbon energies).

Experience with asset techno-economic modelling and optimization tools (e.g PIMS,Petroplan) as well as data management and use from main downstream / industry consulting entities (IHS (S&P), WoodMac, Rydstad).

Knowledge of main Refining and Chemicals process technologies. Including recent developments in the sustainability space (decarbonization, circularity, non-fossil feedstocks etc..)

Knowledge and understanding of the global energy markets and their trends. With a strong external perspective and a professional network.

Ideally, international and multi-cultural working exposure.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

At SA high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities they offer, and are remunerated accordingly.