Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson

Senior Director, Operations Technology and Advanced Process Control PBF Energy

Patrick Robinson, PhD is the Senior Director of Operations Technology and Advanced Control within PBF Energy. He has over 15 years of refinery and digital transformation experience, helping organizations harness data to drive solutions in industrial efficiency, reliability, and profitability.

Main Conference Day 2 - February 25, 2026

12:00 PM Case Study: Engineering Intelligence: Generative AI for Time Series Analytics and Workflow Optimization

As industrial facilities become increasingly data-driven, the challenge shifts from collecting time series data to unlocking its full potential. This session explores how PBF Energy deployed a unified analytics platform across six operational sites, integrating generative AI agents to automate reporting, reverse-engineer analytical workflows, and enhance engineering efficiency. Patrick will also explore how engineers are now using coding agents to interact with historical process data, bridging the gap between technical capability and user accessibility.

Attendees will gain insight into the strategic rollout of AI tools, including lessons learned from early missteps, adoption trends among early career talent, and the cultural shift required to drive meaningful engagement. The session will also explore the next steps in PBF’s AI journey, offering a glimpse into the future of intelligent operations. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Patrick.

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