About the role#
The Lab Technician Intern position at the Borger Refinery is a temporary role lasting up to one year. You will work under the guidance of the lab group leader to provide technical assistance across multiple laboratories. This role requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, with scheduling coordinated around your educational obligations.
What you'll do#
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following all safety procedures and participating in training programs.
- Operate lab instrumentation and perform analyses following standard guidelines and ASTM procedures.
- Prepare standards and standardize solutions for testing.
- Log data and calculate results using spreadsheets.
- Collect samples and prepare them for analysis.
- Perform minor instrument maintenance and evaluate instrument accuracy using SQC trends.
- Work independently and collaborate with team members to meet objectives.
- Communicate effectively with employees across the refinery.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an Associate’s degree program or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biology, or a related science field.
- Completion of, or current enrollment in, at least one college-level chemistry course.
- Cumulative college retention GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to work overtime, assume on-call duties, and work in harsh weather conditions.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb up to 250 feet, and work in enclosed spaces.
- Ability to work near large, hot, high-speed machinery and handle petroleum products at high pressures and temperatures.
- Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment, including fire retardant clothing, and maintaining a clean-shaven face for respirator use.
- Ability to perform firefighting duties and evacuate safely during emergencies.
- Successful completion of an online assessment.
Location & details#
- Location: Borger, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $28.60 per hour base pay.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 is a public energy company based in Houston, Texas. It operates as an integrated downstream energy provider. The company employs over 13,000 people. It maintains offices in Houston and Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
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