Phillips 66

Machinist / Millwright, Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66$115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 18 years old
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Will obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) if selected
  • Ability to climb heights and transport up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate commitment to safety standards
  • Perform repairs and overhauls on various equipment types
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues in rotating equipment
  • Adjust trip mechanisms on turbines
  • Balance equipment according to industry standards
  • Assemble and disassemble machinery for inspections
  • Suggest improvements based on field measurements

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% company match on 401k contributions
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Company contribution to Health Savings Account for HDHP enrollees
  • Access to well-being programs and incentives
Full Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic (Machinist/Millwright), Ferndale Refinery is primarily responsible for the maintenance of rotating equipment in the refinery including troubleshooting, mechanical repair, replacement, alteration, and preventive maintenance. Rotating equipment assets include centrifugal pumps, Sundyne pumps, fans, gearboxes, turbines, seal systems, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, injection pumps, etc. This position utilizes various hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, mobile equipment, specialty shop tools, lathes, mills, balancing machines, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

This position is on a 4/10 work schedule. The work is split between outdoor work and shop work, both in an industrial environment. The employee must possess the fitness and ability to perform the tasks safely and responsibly under normal supervision. The tasks listed below are typical, but do not limit assignments.

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, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do
  • Demonstrating a commitment to safety and health excellence through strong personal engagement, recognizing and stopping unsafe behavior, recognizing and eliminating safety hazards, following safe practices and procedures, and striving for continuous improvement of safety in the refinery
  • Performing pump, compressor, turbine, gearboxes, and fan repairs and overhauls
  • Making repairs that alleviate problems and improve bad actors
  • Basic troubleshooting of pumps, turbines, compressors, gearboxes, API seal systems, and fans
  • Performing turbine trips and make adjustments on trip mechanisms
  • Ability to balance equipment using accepted tolerances
  • Assembling and disassembling equipment, while taking required measurements, and making judgment calls on repairs based on those readings
  • Machining sleeves, bushings, and wear rings based on measurements from as-found equipment or drawings
  • Using manuals, drawings, and standards to repair equipment and make basic upgrades to improve equipment as overhauls occur in the shop
  • Taking field measurements of pump, base, and piping and making suggestions for improvements prior to re-install
  • Being a self-driven employee, with the ability to find information and solve problems independently, by offering solutions to difficult scenarios or making basic improvements on your own
  • Working effectively in teams or alone and in the field or the shop


What You'll Bring - Required
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) if selected. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/twic
  • Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
    • Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
    • Transport articles up to 50 pounds
    • Travel up to 5% of the time
    • Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
    • Be available to work overtime - both scheduled and unscheduled, and respond to call outs
    • Respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
    • Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
    • Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
    • Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
    • Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
    • Work outside in harsh weather conditions
    • 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)


What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred
  • Journey-level certification in millwright or machinist disciplines from either a registered apprenticeship program or NCCER training program
  • 5 years or more of direct experience performing work as millwright or machinist craft in an industrial environment
  • 10 or more years as a journey-level millwright or machinist working on rotating equipment in a refining or petrochemical industry
  • Experience working while in supplied air
  • Knowledge of basic shop mathematics, pump API tolerances, and API 697 Repair Standards
  • Ability to read and interpret manuals, procedures, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, as well as create isometric and plan view sketches
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others including collaborative interpersonal skills, providing clear explanations, constructive listening, understanding instructions, and asking questions as appropriate
  • Effective written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information
  • Knowledge of SAP scheduling, and CAD applications
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong and effective communication skills (written and verbal) in both individual and group settings
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Knowledge of safe work practices


*This is a union represented position.
**Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Compensation

The pay rate for a Journeyman is curently $55.54 per hour. Future pay increases will be based on the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Ferndale Refinery is located on Puget Sound in Ferndale, Washington, approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation and hydrodesulfurization units. It processes a variety crude oils, including Alaskan North Slope, Canadian and other foreign and U.S. shale crudes, primarily delivered via marine vessel and pipeline. Within the refinery is a rail car crude oil receiving facility with a capacity of 30,000 BPD. This offloading facility, owned by Phillips 66 Partners, makes the receipt of additional crude by rail car possible. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include residual fuel oil, which is supplied to the northwest marine bunker fuel market. Most refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline and barge to major markets in the northwestern United States.

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
  • 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 hr.phillips66.com/.

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 09/16/2026.

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.

This position will be subject to a post-offer background check, which could include criminal history screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fair hiring practices and comply with all relevant regulations, including 'Ban the Box' and Fair Chance laws. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal history, and any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

  1. An employer may not ask for or receive information about an applicant's criminal history until after making an initial determination that (a) the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position and (b) making a conditional offer of employment;
  2. An employer may not implement policies or practices that automatically or categorically exclude job applicants with a criminal record, including rejecting applicants for failure to disclose a criminal record prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment;
  3. An employer may not carry out a tangible adverse employment action based on an applicant's or employee's adult arrest record or juvenile conviction record, provided the individual is not out on bail or released on their own personal recognizance pending trial; and
  4. An employer may not carry out a tangible adverse employment action solely based on an applicant's or employee's adult conviction record, unless the employer has a legitimate business reason for taking such action.


Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act.

About Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is a growing energy manufacturing and logistics company. They’re the only integrated downstream company to combine leading midstream, chemicals, refining, and marketing and specialties businesses. With this diverse portfolio, Phillips 66 is uniquely positioned to capture opportunities of the changing energy landscape. Their Midstream segment includes Phillips 66’s transportation business, including operations of Phillips 66 Partners LP, their master limited partnership which conducted an initial public offering in July 2013; a 50 percent interest in DCP Midstream, LLC; and natural gas liquids (NGL) operations. DCP Midstream is the largest NGL producer and one of the largest natural gas gatherers and processors in the United States, with 63,000 miles of pipeline, 62 plants and 12 NGL fractionators.

Phillips 66 Careers

Join the Phillips 66 team today and be part of a thriving company renowned for leadership in the energy sector. At Phillips 66, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in an environment that values diversity and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with Phillips 66, where you can apply your skills to influence the energy industry positively. Our team is dedicated to excellence and seeks professionals who are passionate about driving change and achieving results. With Phillips 66, you will lead projects that matter, from groundbreaking energy solutions to sustainable practices that shape the future.

Explore Our Diverse Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, Phillips 66 has a range of employment options to suit your career ambitions. Our job opportunities span various disciplines, offering roles in engineering, business development, finance, and more. Each position at Phillips 66 is a stepping-stone to further growth and professional development.

Innovate and Grow

At Phillips 66, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving. Join us and contribute to industry-leading projects and initiatives that set Phillips 66 apart from the competition.

Develop Your Career

Phillips 66 is committed to the development of its employees. We offer comprehensive benefits and diversity training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. From leadership development workshops to networking events, we provide the resources you need to succeed.

Be Part of Our Team

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and promotes an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued. By joining Phillips 66, you become part of a global team committed to excellence, integrity, and respect for the community and the environment.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Phillips 66, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career. We support your journey with unmatched training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance. Tailor your career path with various roles and projects that challenge and excite you.

Stay Connected

Discover the many ways Phillips 66 can enhance your career through our Jobs and Careers portal. Search open positions that match your interests and skills, and prepare your resume to take the first step towards a rewarding career at Phillips 66.

Keep Up to Date

Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights by subscribing to our careers blog. Gain insider perspectives that can help you navigate your professional journey effectively.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a significant impact? Explore the employment opportunities at Phillips 66 and find the perfect role that aligns with your skills and career goals. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and driven team players.

SEARCH PHILLIPS 66 JOBS

Phillips 66 is where your career can thrive, surrounded by a community of leaders and innovators. Join us and fuel your future with one of the leading energy companies in the world.
Learn more about Phillips 66
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$47.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$3.9 billion
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$63.4 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Phillips 66

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Machinist / Millwright, Ferndale Refinery jobs: