Director, LP Models

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future   As a Director, LP Models supporting refinery planning optimization at Phillips 66, you’ll serve as an enterprise technical authority for linear programming (LP) models that influence decisions across the refining portfolio. This role combines mature engineering judgment with the opportunity to shape innovative solutions, standards, and practices that improve model quality, planning outcomes, and business performance. You’ll partner with refining, technology, information technology, external specialists, and software vendors in a visible role with broad impact.   What You’ll Do

Own authoritative technical direction for linear programming (LP) models supporting two or more refining sites, making recommendations on model design, requirements, and solution priorities. Direct complex model structure changes, sub-model retuning, crude assay updates, validation, backcasting, audits, and metric analysis to improve accuracy and planning outcomes. Design and evaluate innovative engineering solutions, tools, data flows, dashboards, and reporting; establish validation criteria and work processes that support reliable decision-making. Recommend and coordinate technical developments and system integrations with information technology teams, external partners, and software vendors, including system updates, release testing, product improvements, and data integration. Manage a portfolio of major model-improvement projects, aligning plans, milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables with broader business priorities. Develop engineering standards, specifications, and compliance practices for LP modeling and related planning technologies to improve quality, consistency, and risk management. Support capital projects, turnarounds, maintenance outages, and other business opportunities through economic analyses and model adaptations that reflect changing operating needs. Build capability across the planning community through training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, best practices, and clear documentation of technical solutions, lessons learned, and emerging industry practices.

What You’ll Bring - Required

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country Bachelors Degree 10 or more years of experience providing experience/expert competence in refinery economics, operations, process engineering, or fuels blending / scheduling field(s) 5 or more years of direct experience working with LP models 5 or more years of experience with AspenTech PIMS-AO 5% travel is required to visit regional sites Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

10 or more years of experience in Refinery Planning and Economics 10 or more years of experience with AspenTech PIMS-AO Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Skills and proficiency with KBC PetroSIM, HCAMS/HCOMET, PI Vision/PI AF Visual Basic and Python programming experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Possession of a valid driver's license Strong understanding of downstream value chain business drivers Experience leading complex LP Model Im projects Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, and knowledge-sharing practices as a recognized subject matter authority

Compensation Range This position has a base salary range of $222,300 – $271,700. At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.   Total