Operator Intern, Sweeny Refinery

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Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

What to Expect:

The Operator Intern, Sweeny Refinery  supports day-to-day refinery operations. The selected candidates will be part of the operations team and will work under the direction of the Production Superintendent. 

**APPLICANT MUST BE ENROLLED (AS OF JANUARY 2027) IN THEIR LAST YEAR OF A PROCESS TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM.** 

The anticipated internship start date is February 2027.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (November 9, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year. 

What You'll Do:  

Maintaining equipment and operations 

Climbing ladders, tanks, and towers 

Taking samples/reading of various process streams 

Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit 

Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment 

Communicating effectively during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process unit and equipment information 

Ability to climb, bend, lift and perform a wide range of physical activities 

Ability to work at various heights 

Ability to listen and follow instructions 

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with other team members, leaders and operations personnel 

Ability to use a variety of safety and personal protective equipment 

Overtime work required at times, which may consist of nights and weekends 

Performing routine pipeline and terminal maintenance 

Identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts as they occur 

Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all paperwork 

Staying abreast of all changes in operations and procedures 

Performing operational duties in accordance with Procedures Guide and local Operating Procedures Guide 

Responding to emergencies and maintaining emergency and measurement equipment 

Completing mandated safety and regulatory training (Computer-Based Training) 

Maintaining effective and professional relationship with all customers and responding promptly to their needs 

Performing environmental and regulatory checks, eliminating, containing and reporting product and brine leaks, seeps and spills 

Monitoring and enforcing safety rules 

Occasionally assuming supervisory responsibilities during supervisor absence 

Assisting with construction and maintenance projects and pursuing cost reduction opportunities 

Working 12 hour shifts and some vacation relief 

What You’ll Bring - Required:  

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country 

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Enrolled (as of January 2027) in the last year of a Process Technology degree program 

Currently hold a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale – must maintain GPA at or above this level 

Currently hold a valid driver’s license 

Willing and able to follow all safety rules and regulations governing employees of Phillips 66 

Willing and able to pass Operator Core Training for Interns (Tier 2) and New Employee Safety Training 

Willing and able to provide transportation to and from work 

Willing and able to perform / comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

To climb up to 250 feet in height 

To lift up to 50 pounds

To work at least 20 hours a week 

To work overtime (if necessary), including nights and occasional weekends 

To work outside in harsh weather conditions 

To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat 

To work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos 

To work near large, hot, high-speed machines 

To work around chemicals, including acids and bases 

To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel toed shoes, ear and eye protection, and fall protection) 

To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) if applicable 

To read technical procedures and materials in English to learn computer software associated with process operations 

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred:  

Currently enrolled in the Brazosport College or Wharton County Junior College Process Operations degree program 

Safety and environmental alertness and promotion of a safe working environment, accomplished by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 

Computer proficiency with Excel, Word, and SAP 

Use of good judgment and the ability to make decisions independently 

Able to comprehend and follow instructions 

Skills in self-motivation and personal organization 

Able to produce thorough and accurate paperwork 

Skills in effective communication and teamwork 

Able to adjust quickly to unexpected conditions, responding to emergencies 

Knowledgeable of LPG product quality specifications 

Able to interpret and evaluate data and detect problems 

Significant mechanical skills with mechanical and rotating equipment

Compensation 

This position has a base hourly pay of $25.00 .

The Sweeny Refinery is located in Old Ocean, Texas. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization, and aromatics units, as well as access to the on-site vacuum tower and delayed coking unit, which is an asset owned by Phillips 66 Partners. Sweeny processes heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and some light, low sulfur crude oil. Domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil is transported by truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, heating oil and petroleum coke. The refinery receives crude oil by pipeline and via tankers, through terminals on the Gulf Coast, including a deepwater terminal at Freeport. Refined products are distributed throughout the Midcontinent region, southeastern and eastern United States by pipeline, barge and rail car. Refined products are also exported to Latin America by waterborne cargo.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the  Military Times  for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of  11/09/2026 .

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer