Expert Consulting - Consultant (Refinery Operations)
Boston Consulting Group · Johannesburg, South Africa · 1y ago
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Practice Area
BCG’s Energy practice helps companies navigate an increasingly complex business climate. The practice covers the Oil & Gas and Power & Utilities sectors. We also have deep knowledge in Energy transition and Sustainability, Energy Trading and Risk Management and Energy Engineering and Services. Our projects typically apply BCG’s core consulting skills in functional areas such as, digitalization, strategy, organisation or performance improvement, but in the distinctive environment of Energy. We also address projects that touch upon more operational or technical challenges, which we deliver through our expert consultants, occasionally partnering with external specialists. We work with the senior leaders of leading international and national oil companies, service providers, utilities, regulators and financial institutions. The Energy Practice has enjoyed rapid and sustained annual growth over several years, representing about 10% of BCG’s global business volume. Worldwide over 300 Partners, Principals and Project Leaders focus in the Energy space, supported by a large group of Energy experienced and trained Consultants and Analysts, many with pre-BCG industry experience. We are well known for our long history of cutting-edge research and thought leadership. Consulting with BCG ensures you work on the biggest issues being tackled by senior management, with a wide variety of experiences across different clients, topics and geographies.
What You'll Do
- As an Expert Consultant (Refinery Operations) at BCG, you’ll work with refining and chemicals projects across topics like strategy, operations improvement, digital, etc.
- You will bring your expertise and know-how of the refining industry to help tailor our solutions and strategy and you will be part of solving some of our clients technical challenges.
- Your analytical foresight and drive will be pivotal in crafting innovative solutions and guiding clients through ground-breaking changes, ensuring project results go above and beyond.
- You will be a core member of our Energy practice working alongside some of the world's top minds in the industry shaping the future of the Oil & Gas industry.
- You will collaborate on challenging projects with team members from many backgrounds, advising clients on a variety of topics
- Craft in-depth data analyses using advanced tools and techniques to drive sophisticated hypothesis generation
- Thoughtfully communicate insights, steering decisions and overseeing change execution with clients and stakeholders.
- Lead key workstreams autonomously, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines
- Travel as required by business needs to collaborate with clients on-site.
Our Expert Consulting Track
The Expert Consulting Track (ECT) is vital to BCG’s ability to successfully meet our clients’ demand for deep expertise and advanced technical capabilities. Experts deliver next-level impact for BCG's most complex and cutting-edge client challenges. Experts focus on developing BCG's thought leadership, commercial capabilities, and intellectual property assets; and their work is essential to our delivery model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to bring the ‘best of BCG’ to our clients, Experts come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise often gained outside of BCG in industry, academia, or specialized consulting.
What You'll Bring
- 5 to 10 years of experience in the oil refinery operations, process or engineering within refinery companies
- Experience in challenging roles and assets, preferably in refinery operations roles such as Process Engineering, Operations Manager, Production Manager.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred and minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience working in teams solving complex client problems through formulating research and/or analytical approaches involving quantitative analyses, conceptualisation and communication of insights and recommendations
- Proven track record of successfully implementing business strategies.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with an unparalleled attention to detail.
- Proven ability in critical thinking and solution creation.Agility in shifting between various projects and teams.
- You articulate strategies and insights with precision, ensuring messages resonate with our global clients.
- Demonstrated leadership in diverse group settings and adaptability to evolving project landscapes.
- You will begin to develop specialized knowledge and manage significantly larger and more complex components of our projects.
Career Development:
We are committed to your growth. As an Expert Consultant, you'll receive training, coaching, and mentorship to further develop your skills and expertise. Tailored leadership trainings will prepare you to take the next step. At BCG you'll have the opportunity to explore new horizons and expand your potential.
Additional info
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Ready to take the next step in your consulting career? Apply now to become an Expert Consultant at BCG and join a vibrant community of forward-thinkers and change-makers. Be part of a team that thrives with challenge and collaboration, where your ideas are valued and your potential is limitless. Together, let's create solutions and make a lasting impact on businesses and society.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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