Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process plant optimization and gasoline blending project experience.
The Senior Consultant will work under the guidance of an Engagement Manager to review client processes and identify areas for improvement. Key responsibilities include:
* Data analysis, process observations, and client interviews to identify process barriers and opportunities.
* Conducting research, causal analysis, and formulating hypotheses on product, service, and process workflows.
* Developing tools and strategies to increase employee productivity by reducing workload fluctuations, cross-training back-office staff, eliminating manual processes, and adapting responsibilities to maximize employee skill sets.
* Critically assessing client management systems, forecasting, scheduling, process control, tools, data, inputs, information quality, and reporting mechanisms.
* Designing tools to enhance managers' ability to drive overall profitability of the area.
* Performing complex financial modeling to express the impact of operational changes in real dollars.
* Evaluating dynamic and static measurement issues and concerns.
* Collaborating with project staff to outline work plans, assign responsibilities, and review status reports.
In addition to these key responsibilities, the successful candidate will be required to participate in delivery of training programs and mentor Consultant-level staff.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years' consulting experience in an implementation-based management consulting firm. Relevant process plant optimization and gasoline blending project experience is essential. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering science related to the Oil & Gas or Refinery industry is also required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:
* A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering science related to the Oil & Gas or Refinery industry.
* Relevant process plant optimization and gasoline blending project experience.
* A minimum of 5 years' consulting experience in an implementation-based management consulting firm.
* Refinery blending, scheduling, and optimization experience is essential.
* Demonstrable knowledge of process improvement methodologies with a focus on operational KPIs, active management, and continuous process improvement.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in data mining and data analysis skills in Excel.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with clients and colleagues.
* Ability to work in ambiguous situations, remain flexible, and adapt to various working environments.
* Clear understanding of business ethics and professionalism.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Others
This role requires frequent travel, so applicants must be available and flexible to meet this requirement.