About the role#
The Operator Intern at the Sweeny Refinery supports day-to-day operations as part of the production team. This temporary position is expected to last up to 6 months, beginning in February 2027. During the academic year, you will coordinate with your supervisor to set a part-time schedule that accommodates your educational obligations.
What you'll do#
- Maintain equipment and refinery operations.
- Take samples and readings of process streams.
- Initiate work orders and permitting for unit activities.
- Communicate effectively during shifts and shift relief.
- Perform routine pipeline and terminal maintenance.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of paperwork.
- Stay current on changes in operations and procedures.
- Respond to emergencies and maintain emergency equipment.
- Complete mandated safety and regulatory training.
- Maintain professional relationships with customers.
- Perform environmental and regulatory checks, including monitoring for leaks or spills.
- Monitor and enforce safety rules.
- Occasionally assume supervisory responsibilities.
- Assist with construction and maintenance projects.
- Work 12 hour shifts and provide vacation relief.
- Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, tanks, and towers.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Enrollment as of January 2026 in the final year of a Process Technology degree program.
- A minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work at least 20 hours per week, including overtime, nights, and occasional weekends.
- Ability to climb up to 250 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work outdoors in harsh weather, in enclosed spaces, and near high-pressure equipment or chemicals.
- Ability to wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, including maintaining a clean-shaven face for respirator seals.
- Ability to read technical procedures in English.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Sweeny, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
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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