2026 University New Hire - Wood River Refining Engineer

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Phillips 66 is dedicated to helping University New Hires make a smooth transition into the professional world, through specific programs designed to give you the tools you need to successfully launch your career.  Get more information at https://careers.phillips66.com/.

 

Our Refining operations are comprised of global refining, marketing and transportation of petroleum products and related specialty businesses. Through its Refining business segment, Phillips 66 is upgrading crude oil and other feedstocks into higher-value petroleum products including clean-burning gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, jet fuel, lubricants, petroleum coke and other specialty products while maintaining a high regard for safety and environmental limitations. 

As a Phillips 66 Refining Engineering University New Hire you will participate in training and developmental programs which provide a comprehensive roadmap for early career engineers at Phillips 66. Our focus is to help you gain a more robust understanding of the refining processes and the energy industry in an environment that embraces collaboration and values your contributions. 

• An introduction to company practices, procedures and technical tools, technical training classes, participating in technical networks, and on-the-job training.
• New hire engineers learn from internal and external experts and collaborate with more experienced engineers within your business.
• Phillips 66 engineers may begin their careers by contributing in these key areas: business or economic analysis, control systems, environmental, equipment reliability, maintenance and/or operations.
• Job assignments could be located in Linden, NJ; Houston, TX; Lake Charles, LA; Roxana, IL; Ferndale, WA; Billings, MT; Rodeo, CA; Borger, TX; Ponca City, OK; Sweeny, TX.

 

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science/Corrosion, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field of study
• Graduation date between December 2025 and Spring/Summer 2026
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair or clean shaven)

 

Preferred qualifications:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship with Phillips 66
• Previous internship or co-op participant in related industry
• Willing to work in any of our operating locations
• Valid driver's licens

 

To apply and be considered: 

• Apply online by going to careers.phillips66.com and complete the entire application process 
• Attach an electronic copy of your resume and unofficial transcript 
• Answer all prescreening questions and provide your eSignature 

 

The Wood River Refinery is located in Roxana, Illinois, about 15 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, low-sulfur; heavy, high sulfur; and high-acid crude oil. The crude supply is sourced domestically or from Canada. Wood River produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, asphalt and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline, rail car, barge and truck and are shipped to markets throughout the Midcontinent region.

 

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.

 

Compensation

 

The base pay for this role is $107,500.00.

 

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)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need spon