Operator Trainee, Rodeo Refinery Job at Phillips 66

Phillips 66 Rodeo, CA 94572

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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 “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.

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The Operator Trainee will work independently and with other personnel to safely maintain and operate equipment and processes in the Rodeo Refinery. Some of the processes involved use hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Typical working conditions include: outside weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration and occasionally working from heights and confined spaces. Operators must follow safe work practices including the regular wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, Operators perform various duties required to keep their assigned processing unit/area operating safely and at specified production rates.

Responsibilities May Include:
Demonstrating awareness and commitment to safety

Maintaining equipment and operations

Taking samples/readings of various process streams

Operating unit consoles

Monitoring and observing assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situations

Working with outside contractors and agencies

Participating in safety reviews, audits, and exercising safe work practices.

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

Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment

Serving on the emergency response fire brigade, rescue team, and/or first responder team

Participating in annual refresher training

Upholding company values, understanding and implementing all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets required and established standards

Required Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid driver’s license

At least 18 years of age

Willing and able to regularly be on-call and work a rotating shift schedule, including but not limited to days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

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

+ Work overtime

+ Read technical procedures and materials in English

+ Learn computer software associated with process operations

+ Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos

+ Work near large, hot, high speed machines

+ Work near products that are under high pressure and heat

+ Work around chemicals, including acids and bases

+ Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)

+ 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)

+ Climb up to 200 feet in height

+ Lift up to 50 pounds

+ Perform fire fighting duties

+ Work outside in harsh weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:
1 or more years of direct experience working as a process operator in a refinery, chemical, power, nuclear, wastewater treatment, or other manufacturing industry

Associate's Degree or higher in Process Technology from an accredited school

Significant Military certifications related to Process Operations

Record of formal emergency response training within the last 24 months

Microsoft proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook

SAP experience

Adaptable with the ability to effectively influence change

Strong communications, analytical and problem-solving skills

Team oriented and self-motivated

Effectively interact with all organizational levels and value diversity

The San Francisco Refinery processes a mixture of heavy, high sulfur and light sweet crude oil. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. It receives California crude oil by pipeline, and both domestic and foreign crude oil by tanker. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. It also produces CARB-grade gasoline. Other products include petroleum coke. The majority of the refined products are distributed to California by pipeline and barge. Additional refined products are also exported to Latin America by waterborne cargo.

In 2022, Phillips 66 made a final investment decision to move forward with Rodeo Renewed, the project to convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California, into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities. The project, which recently received approval from Contra Costa County, is expected to cost approximately $850 million and begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2024.

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards can be found here or at hr.phillips66.com.

Compensation

The starting hourly pay rate for Operator Trainees is $37.48 per hour, with increases generally occurring every 6 months until employees hit the 30 month rate, which is currently $49.78 per hour. Pay is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 February 21, 2023 .

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

Requisition ID: 57020

Location: California - Rodeo

Job Field: Operations

Division : Rodeo Refinery

Technical Req : No


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