Job Description

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Supply Chain Operations – Oil & Gas - Downstream Operations Transformation - Manager

The opportunity

We are seeking a manager with deep experience in downstream oil and gas operations, particularly in refinery or petrochemical plant environments to help shape how EY partners with clients to reimagine future-ready operating models. As a member of EY’s team, you will lead the design and early-stage execution of transformative solutions that integrate business, operations, and digital strategies across the downstream value chain. This role is ideal for a technically grounded operations professional who can bring credibility in plant environments and translate that into solution leadership across client engagements, pursuits, and ecosystem partnerships.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager in EY’s downstream operations team, you will:

• Lead solution design and use case definition for integrated transformation programs across refining, chemicals, and downstream operations
• Bring deep understanding of unit-level operations, reliability, process optimization, energy management, and margin uplift opportunities
• Work side-by-side with client stakeholders such as plant managers, operations personnel, digital leads, and engineers to validate operational challenges and define transformation blueprints
• Shape and differentiate EY’s go-to-market offerings for downstream operations, collaborating with alliance partners to co-create joint value propositions
• Support pursuit teams by crafting solution architectures, articulating business impact, and contributing to client presentations and proposals
• Represent EY in the local and global market through thought leadership, industry engagement, and active participation in strategic account planning
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure continuity between design and implementation, including early-stage solution oversight and risk mitigation
• Continuously refine EY’s downstream offerings through client feedback, industry signals, and internal collaboration

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep operational knowledge of refinery or chemical plant operations, including units such as FCC, crude distillation, hydrocracking, sulfur recovery etc.
• Practical experience with plant digital systems such as DCS, LIMS, historian platforms, and APC/ROM systems
• Familiarity with emerging digital enablers in downstream: AI for yield optimization, predictive maintenance, operator digital assistants, real-time energy optimization, digital twins
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset with ability to translate operational constraints into scalable solutions
• Clear communication skills to synthesize plant-level complexity into business case rationale for executive stakeholders
• Experience working across business, operations, and digital functions to co-develop transformation programs

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 6–10 years of experience in downstream oil and gas operations, particularly in refining or petrochemical production environments
• Hands-on experience in unit operations, reliability or maintenance engineering, process optimization, or production planning
• Experience working on or with cross-functional teams driving operational excellence or digital transformation
• Familiarity with energy management systems, emissions reporting, or turnaround planning is a strong plus

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with refinery digital transformation initiatives, AI/ML application in operations, or joint innovation with OEMs or digital platforms
• Exposure to business case development, proposal writing, or value-based storytelling in a commercial setting
• A strong network in the downstream ecosystem (refiners, chemical operators, EPCs, and technology providers)
• Prior consulting experience or internal transformation leadership role in a plant environment

What we look for

We’re looking for a credible, hands-on solution leader, someone who understands how complex downstream assets operate and how they can evolve. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the next generation of refinery and chemical operations: more intelligent, sustainable, and agile. If you thrive at the intersection of operational reality and transformative ambition, we’d love to have you help lead this journey.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn  more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $128,400 to $235,300.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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