About the Role
The Heavy Oils Operator is responsible for leading the execution of complex Heavies feedstock and fuel movements to support Phillips 66’s global Heavy Oils obligations and commercial trading activities across the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end scheduling and operational ownership of supply chains, including marine imports/exports, blending operations, regulatory coordination, and intermodal distribution.
- Own monthly planning, tank allocation, and stock sequencing for Heavy Oils movements, coordinating with Trading, Supply, terminals, and other relevant stakeholders to deliver robust, commercially optimised plans.
- Integrate new storage locations into the wider European network and support the development of new supply routes, customers, and arbitrage opportunities in partnership with Trading.
- Manage planned movements and promptly input movement data into the Trading System, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.
- Use data to inform decisions and identify inefficiencies.
- Create material value for P66 through optimisation of trading execution, reduction of operational costs, and minimisation of execution & compliance risk.
- Serve as a senior point of contact with internal and external customers on operational requirements and resolving associated issues.
- Support and, where required, lead implementation of corporate, compliance, and regulatory initiatives, including sustainability reporting, tax requirements, REACH, and document retention standards.
- Drive the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures across Heavy Oils operations.
- Mentor and support less experienced operators in the wider Operations team and provide cover when required.
- Be contactable 24/7.
Requirements
- Applicant must hold the legal right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis without restrictions, or the role they are applying for meets the criteria for employer sponsorship.
- Must complete the entire application process, including answering all pre-screening questions and providing signature by the requisition closing date.
Skills
- Solid working knowledge and proven ability to manage complex, intermodal logistics chains.
- Advanced analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Independent operator, delivering consistent value in a demanding fast-paced environment.
- Prior cargo scheduling experience, ideally within heavy oils operations.
- Demonstrated ability to make high value, time critical commercial decisions with significant financial impact.
- Understanding of Heavy Oils product characteristics, including specifications, demand drivers, and blending outcomes.
Location
- Europe
- Africa
- Middle East
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunities for personal growth
About the Company
- Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years.
- Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster.
- We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities.
- We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflects on who we are, the environment we create and how we work together.
- Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment.
- Our cultural mindset is Our Energy in Action, defined through four behaviours: We Work for the Greater Good; Cultivate an Environment of Trust; Seek Different Perspectives and Pursue Excellence.
- Our employees are the heart of our success.
- We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans.
Equal Opportunity
- Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
