Phillips 66 – Machinist Trainee, Lake Charles Refinery – Lake Charles, LA ID-1565

December 16, 2024

Job title: Machinist Trainee, Lake Charles Refinery

Company: Phillips 66

Job description: Phillips 66 & YOU – Together we can fuel the future

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. 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, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of â€œAmerica’s Best Employersâ€ in 2021.

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Machinist Trainees work in the Maintenance Department of the Lake Charles Refinery. The positions are straight day jobs, subject to occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs and mandatory overtime. Machinist Trainees are responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of rotating equipment within the facility. This work takes place in all areas of the refinery, outside exposed to the weather elements and to blowing air, heat, noise and vibration. The refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. The work may take place at heights on vessels and towers and/or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities May Include:

Performing any and all work for which they are qualified, related to repairing, altering, fabricating, removing, installing, assembling, troubleshooting and servicing a wide variety of rotating process equipment, such as pumps, compressors, motors, etc.
Performing close tolerance work on metal machining equipment such as lathes.
Maintaining and operating all equipment and tools to support and maintain required skills.
Sustaining a well-kept and orderly site in the performance of all work duties.
Working in a team environment and assisting other personnel in accomplishing tasks and major projects.
Climbing of equipment and the ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights is occasionally required as is the ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Taking ownership for safe work practices.
Being able to read and interpret vendor equipment information.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications:

Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school degree or GED equivalent
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Maintain a valid driver’s license
1 or more years of experience with rotating equipment including pumps, seals, fans, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines and gearboxes in an oil refinery, petrochemical plant, or similar facility
Must be willing and able to perform/comply, with or without reasonable accommodation, with the following:

Climb ladders and stairs (up to 50 feet) to perform equipment maintenance
Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 punds
Walk, stand, stoop, climb, sit, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Travel as needed up to 15% of the time
Regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly
Work unscheduled overtime including days, nights, weekends, holidays, etc
Must be willing/able to respond to callout during off-hours
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases that may be under high pressure and heat
Work around high and continuous levels of noise, vibration, extreme temperatures and hot equipment, hydrocarbon vapors, fumes and the potential exposure to refinery chemicals, including but not limited to, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, benzene, etc
Read and understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits and instruction manuals in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a relevant apprenticeship or Associate’s degree
1+ years of experience with mechanical equipment with emphasis in troubleshooting, diagnosing, disassembly, inspection, repair, re-assembly and adjustment of pumps, compressors, motors, and other industrial equipment
Proficiency in computer usage basics including Microsoft Office and SAP
Strong oral and written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information

The Lake Charles Refinery is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. Facilities also include a specialty coker and calciner. The refinery processes a mixture of light to heavy, low- and high sulfur and low- and high-acid crude oils. It receives domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil through truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals, including the Beaumont and Clifton Ridge terminals and the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Lake Charles produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include off-road diesel, home heating oil, feedstock for our Excel Paralubes joint venture, specialty graphite petroleum coke and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed in the southeastern and eastern United States by truck, rail car, barge or pipelines and exported to Latin America and West Africa.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being – physical, emotional, social, and financial – is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results – personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company’s financial performance
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at .

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 August 29, 2022.

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 EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Expected salary:

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Phillips 66 – Machinist Trainee, Lake Charles Refinery – Lake Charles, LA ID-1565

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