Proven leadership and team-development capability; strong knowledge of front-end project development, investment planning, process engineering, and capital governance; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional decision-making and resolve technical and business trade-offs; strong strategic planning, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; working knowledge of project economics, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, safety practices, and regulatory compliance; advanced analytical, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to communicate effectively with refinery, commercial, technical, and senior leadership stakeholders. A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible engineering, refining, project development, or capital planning experience is preferred, including significant experience leading cross-functional teams and developing major capital projects through front-end loading and investment decision stages.