Process Operator, Wood River Refinery

Phillips 66 & You - Together we can fuel the futureWhat To ExpectThe Process Operator, Wood River Refinery will work independently and with other personnel to operate equipment and processes in the refinery, which produces transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, asphalt, petroleum coke, and other products. 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 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/run rates.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 (May 3, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.What You'll DoDemonstrating awareness and commitment to safetyMaintaining equipment and operationsTaking samples/readings of various process streamsOperating unit consolesMonitoring and observing assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situationsMaking necessary changes to ensure product is manufactured on specificationTurning valvesTaking gauge and instrument readingsEntering and retrieving computer data as well as data analysisLubricating and performing minor maintenance of equipmentWorking with outside contractors and agenciesParticipating in safety reviewsInitiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unitCompleting lock out/tag out process for maintenance workMaintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipmentResponding to safety and environmental incidents, should they occur, in a safe and efficient mannerParticipating in annual training refreshersUpholding company values, understanding and implementing all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets the required standardServing on the basic fire crew - must be able to wear full firefighting bunker gear (weight of full gear is approximately 45 to 50 pounds) and perform strenuous firefighting activities in extremes of heat and cold weather What You’ll Bring – RequiredLegally authorized to work in the job posting country18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or GED equivalentValid driver's licenseWilling and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/twicWilling and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:Climb up to 250 feet in heightLift up to 50 poundsWork at least a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes some weekends and holidaysRead technical procedures and materials in EnglishWork overtimeAssume on-call responsibilities Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos Work near large, hot, high-speed machines Work around chemicals, including acids and bases Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and at high temperatures Work outside in harsh weather conditionsWear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, fall protection, hearing protection, 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) Able to evacuate in a safe and timely manner in the event of an emergency Able to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, instruction manuals Learn computer software associated with process operationsPerform firefighting duties What Makes You Stand Out – PreferredAssociate’s degree or higher in Process Technology 1 or more years of work experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, heavy industrial, public safety, or militaryThe 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.CompensationThe starting hourly pay rate for this position is $33.84 per hour, with anticipated increase up to $44.25 per hour upon completion of training and up to $47.36 per hour after one year. Pay is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.Total RewardsBenefitsAt 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) bonus8% 401k company matchCash Balance Account pensionMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHPTotal well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care servicesLearn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.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, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve 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 consideredIn 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 May 3, 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