2026 University New Hire - Ponca City Refining Engineer

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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 Ponca City Refinery is located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, approximately 95 miles northwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, medium and heavy crude oil delivered via pipeline from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, the U.S. Rockies and Canada. Infrastructure improvements have enabled the delivery of locally produced crude oil by pipeline and truck. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels and anode-grade petroleum coke. Refined products are primarily distributed to customers by company-owned and common carrier pipelines 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 .

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 sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About Phillips 66

Providing Energy. Improving Lives. We are excited about the future of energy. Our advantaged and nimble company is full of seasoned leadership and talented teams making responsible choices to adapt and explore the opportunities the changing market brings. We do this while living out our values of safety, honor and commitment; improving lives by providing access to the energy which is essential to a high standard of living and health throughout the world. Our employees, suppliers and partners share this vision to provide energy and improve lives. Our hard work, and teamwork, keeps energy flowing. At Phillips 66, we know that now, more than ever, is the time to try new things.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities