About the role#
The Operator Intern at the Sweeny Refinery supports daily operations under the direction of the Production Superintendent. This role is part of the operations team, focusing on process safety and equipment maintenance. The internship is scheduled for Winter 2027, with an anticipated start date in February 2027.
What you'll do#
- Maintain equipment and manage daily process operations.
- Monitor process streams, take samples, and read data.
- Initiate work orders and manage permitting for unit tasks.
- Communicate key information during shifts and at shift relief.
- Perform routine maintenance for pipelines and terminals.
- Respond to emergencies and maintain measurement equipment.
- Complete safety and regulatory training, including computer-based modules.
- Perform environmental checks and report any leaks or spills.
- Enforce safety rules and assist with construction or maintenance projects.
- Assume supervisory responsibilities when the supervisor is absent.
- Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
- Work 12-hour shifts, including vacation relief.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Enrollment as of January 2027 in the final year of a Process Technology degree program.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to read technical procedures in English.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb up to 250 feet.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Ability to work in harsh weather, enclosed spaces, and near high-pressure, high-heat machinery.
- Willingness to wear fire-retardant clothing and required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to maintain a clean-shaven face daily to ensure a proper respirator seal.
- Ability to pass Operator Core Training and New Employee Safety Training.
Location & details#
- Location: Sweeny, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Transportation: Must provide own transportation to and from work.
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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