A global Oil & Gas multinational is looking for a Refinery Planning Economist to join its Global Optimizer Department, a key unit focused on maximizing profitability through optimized crude allocation, product slates, and strategic use of LP modeling across a network of international refineries. In this role, you’ll work closely with trading teams, refineries, and optimization experts to align operational planning with commercial strategy — directly influencing short-term performance and long-term value creation. Location: Saudi Arabia Position: Refinery Planning Economist Includes full expatriation package (relocation, housing, and more) Key responsibilities: - Optimize refinery crude mix, slate, and yields using LP models - Generate crude rankings and assess constraint impacts - Align refinery planning with trading strategy and market dynamics - Run scenarios and sensitivities to support strategic decisions - Contribute to investment planning and annual business outlooks - Coordinate with regional economists for system-wide optimization What we’re looking for: - 8+ years in the refining business (technical and commercial roles) - Strong economic and operational understanding of refining - Proficiency in LP modeling is preferred - Engineering degree required; MBA is a plus - Experience in multinational and cross-cultural environments Be part of a globally integrated planning team and shape the direction of one of the world’s most complex downstream portfolios.