Benjamin Mossman

About Benjamin Mossman

I am a strategic, analytical, collaborative Operations Leader leveraging over 20 years of optimizing organizational operations through providing transformational leadership focused on continuous improvement, maintenance, asset management, employee development, and fiscal planning. As a dynamic Manager and energy industry change leader, I have been recognized for propelling efficiencies in various processes across the areas of chemical engineering, renewable fuels, compliance, environmental impacts, budgeting, and commercial business development. Some of my most notable accomplishments throughout my career include-Improving operating yields of diesel to gain $15MM per year in financial gain-Repositioning Gas Oil Hydrocracker from 35 to 55% conversion yield-Doubling on-line operating cycle time from 1.5 to 3 years at the higher conversion yield-Improving operating plant reliability from 96% to 99.8%In my current role as Zone Manager of Operations at CHS Laurel Refinery, I direct the overall operation, improvement, and maintenance, I direct the daily operations of a Hydrogen Generation and Hydrotreating/Hydrocracking Complex to enhance revenue generation through overseeing approximately $1B of operating assets and the performance of 40 employees. While in this role, I have directed the commissioning of an $85M, 40MMSCFD Hydrogen Plant, lead an 80 MWh on-site Solar Energy Development program, and oversaw Data Analytics / Key Performance Indicators for my Company’s Energy Division. Prior to my experience as at CHS Laurel Refinery, I also held the positions of Crude Area Manager of Operations, Commercial Analyst, and EH & S Process Safety Engineer at BP Cherry Point Refinery. While in these roles, I enhanced day-to-day operations, delivered $13MM in fixed/variable budget and capital management, boosted productivity, expanded business, and pioneered the creation and maintenance of the site Risk Register. I am adept at maximizing financial operations based on data analytics and risk management to drive yields in financial gains through improved operations, innovative resources, and the introduction of modern technology.If you want to discuss my background or have any specific questions, please contact me through my profile or by email at b••••••@yahoo.com.

Experience

1. Operations Excellence - Functional Excellence, Principal

   CHS Inc.

   Jun 2023 — Present · Laurel, MT, US

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  B.S., Chemical Engineering

  2000 — 2003