VPR Energy BV is part of the Vitol Group, a global leader in the energy and commodities sector. With key operations in Houston, London, Singapore, Rotterdam, and 40 other offices worldwide, Vitol serves the world’s energy markets. Vitol invests globally in traditional and sustainable energy assets, including 18 million mm³ of storage, 850+ kbpd of refining capacity, and more than 7,000 service stations.
VPR Energy
Located in the Europoort-Rotterdam area, VPR Energy BV operates the most dynamic refinery owned by the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Our highly efficient and flexible 140 kbpd topping refinery processes gas condensate and crude oil into naphtha, jet fuel, gasoil, and residual fuel. These valuable products serve as feedstock in the petrochemical industry or as energy to heat homes and fuel marine vessels.
Every day, we leverage our expertise in refining crude and condensate blends, striving to be best in class in terms of energy reductions and sustainability targets. Our operations are managed from our office in Europoort Rotterdam by a small, highly engaged team with extensive knowledge and experience in processing, operations, and logistics. Our people build our reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit.
As VPR Energy continues to grow steadily, we are seeking the next member to join our innovative team.
The Data Scientist will act as an important support for the wider VPR performance team, using expertise to improve and enhance business activities. Core responsibilities include:
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We are a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum; from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits. Every day we use our expertise to distribute energy around the world. We source from producers, refiners and intermediaries and deliver to refineries, utilities, airlines and retail distribution networks as well as wholesalers and other traders. We manage the physical risk associated with moving energy.
Our business is global: we trade over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and products and charter around 6,000 ship voyages a year. We also use our technical expertise to manage a global network of energy infrastructure that we deploy to help meet supply and demand flows worldwide. Our trading and logistical expertise is supported by a suite of proprietary technology applications that we build and maintain in-house.
From more than 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to renewable projects and sustainable energy solutions. The focus of our business is changing, and we are always looking for new people to help build the company for the next decade and beyond.
We are a flat organisation that has a collaborative and entrepreneurial ethos. Vitol’s people are empowered to own their decisions and take responsibility for their actions. The culture is underpinned by our core values of integrity, honesty and humility. Our colleagues comprise c.1,600 people with 65+ nationalities represented, making us a truly global organisation.
For more information: www.vitol.com
Our latest ESG report can be downloaded here: https://www.vitol.com/about/esg-report/