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CHS Inc.

VCO Engineer – Refined Fuels

CHS Inc.

. Lead analytical support for Mid-Term Planning process ownership and Supply/Demand Review forums.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMcPherson • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $123,800 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead analytical support for Mid-Term Planning process ownership and Supply/Demand Review forums.
  • Coordinate across Refinery Supply and Marketing Supply/Sales in the mid-range time horizon.
  • Support Quarterly Supply/Demand/Integration Reviews through structured analytics and cross-functional alignment.
  • Maintain and develop the Risk & Opportunity register to support mid-term decision-making.
  • Provide structured economic decision support for value chain decisions including long-term agreements, channel optimization, turnaround optimization, logistics leases, and new crude opportunities.
  • Lead cross-horizon LP improvement initiatives supporting both short- and mid-term optimization efforts.
  • Perform structured backcasting (plan vs. actual analysis) to identify margin gaps, yield deviations, constraint impacts, and lost profit opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain LP Accuracy Scorecards and support the LP Assurance process to compare actual results versus LP predictions.
  • Coordinate LP Health Management processes and corrective action workflows.
  • Support screening and validation of LP constraints to ensure model accuracy and economic relevance.
  • Prepare economic analysis for capital investments, including discounted cash flow and payout evaluations.
  • Provide input and analysis for annual refinery budgeting, including volume and pricing assumptions.
  • Evaluation of refined fuels value chain opportunities from supply, logistics, refining, and product distribution.
  • Lead annual constraint review processes and support prioritization based on economic impact.
  • Develop and maintain a centralized constraint register, incorporating marginal value insights from production plan outputs.
  • Support integration of constraint management outputs into planning cycles and mid-term reviews.
  • Identify, quantify, and document downstream gross margin improvement and value capture opportunities.
  • Install and maintain KPIs for mid-term planning effectiveness and LP accuracy initiatives.
  • Generate forward-looking improvement actions based on retro-analysis of refinery performance.
  • Support Executive Management Operating System KPI reporting through structured analytics and standardized reporting tools.
  • Support governance and continuous improvement of LP tools, planning systems, and associated data structures.
  • Ensure rigorous data validation, model configuration accuracy, and alignment between LP inputs and operational performance.
  • Collaborate with the Short-Range E&P Engineer to ensure consistent LP assumptions and coordinated model updates.
  • Collaborate with refinery operations, process engineering, capital planning, finance, crude supply, trading, economics, product supply, and go to market stakeholders to optimize value chain.
  • Provide consultative input to short-term planning alignment discussions.
  • Support LP improvement and data validation initiatives in coordination with the Short-Range E&P Engineer.
  • Communicate mid-range planning assumptions, risks, and economic impacts clearly across functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in applicable engineering field of study from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 7+ years of refinery experience, including prior short-term refinery planning experience
  • Deep understanding of crude oil refinery processes.
  • Advanced understanding and practical application of LP processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in refinery economics, production planning, and performance analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage complex, multi-variable operational and commercial scenarios.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with refinery LP systems and simulation tools such as Haverly GRTMPS, Petro-SIM, Aspen HYSYS, or similar platforms.
  • Experience in downstream gross margin analysis.
  • Experience leading LP improvement, backcasting, or constraint elimination initiatives.
  • Experience developing LP health management or assurance frameworks.
  • Oil & Gas industry experience.
  • Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Engineering Management, or related discipline).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellness programs
  • life insurance
  • health and dependent care spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • pension
  • profit sharing
  • short- and long-term disability
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools
refinery planningrefinery economicsproduction planningperformance analysisLP processesbackcastingconstraint eliminationeconomic analysisKPI developmentvalue chain optimization
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillscross-functional collaborationdecision-makingorganizational skillsconsultative inputrisk assessmentdata validation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringMBAEngineering Management