Job Description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future



Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and 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, honour 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.



Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent and it's not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it's also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team.



Providing Energy. Improving Lives



Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement



If you want work experience that really counts, consider a placement with Phillips 66. We are now looking for a student who is working towards a degree in an Electrical Engineering or similar electrically biased degree subject to join us for a one-year industrial placement starting summer 2026.



Your time will be spent working on specific reliability focused projects alongside our experienced Electrical Engineers and Specialists. You will be assisting with the provision of Electrical Engineering support on the refinery.



As an Electrical Engineering placement student you will get the opportunity to work on a variety of real-life projects within the Electrical Engineering field. You will get to work alongside our experts on a broad range of technology used within the process industry sector including electrical protection devices, electrical infrastructure and electrical monitoring systems. There will also be interfaces to distributed control systems, industrial networking and cyber security. The placement is designed to help you gain the essential and transferable skills to have a successful career in your chosen industry.



Your assignment will be spent with The Electrical Engineering Team. Please indicate in your cover letter which of your specialisms makes you a good candidate for this role.



Should you do well during your time with us, you may be considered for a graduate position upon completion of your degree.



Qualifications and Education



You are a motivated and proactive student who relishes a challenge, as well as having an interest in Electrical Engineering in the Energy Sector



Working towards a minimum 2:1 in Electrical Engineering or similar electrically biased degree subject.



Good engineering/technical knowledge



We really value previous work experience gained through industrial summer placements, internships, and work experience. Make sure you tell us about this if you have it, particularly where you have developed your team-working, organisation, and problem-solving skills.



What are we looking for?



Good communication skills (written and verbal),



Able to apply knowledge to real-life challenges and create innovative solutions



Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams



Good safety awareness



Self-organizing to meet deadlines and deliver on projects



Confidence to work on your own initiative



Logical approach to problem solving



Ideally, you will have completed some previous work experience or held a part time position successfull

What Phillips 66 can offer you:

Opportunity to get real industrial experience with responsibility and accountability



Ability to integrate and learn from experienced engineers



Career guidance and professional development support



Opportunity to become part of our Early Careers Network and take part in fun, informative and social activities



Free daily lunch whilst working on site



Free accommodation for the first 6 weeks of your placement so you can get to know the area and other students.



Free access to our onsite gym



Competitive Salary ranging between 28,000-33,000 per annum pro rata dependent on level of study completed.

Our Process:

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre-screening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 2nd November 2025.



Applications will be reviewed periodically throughout the advertising window. However, we may invite candidates who pass our screening process to selection events on a first-come, first-served basis and making offers of employment to people who are successful at those events, therefore we advise that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



Our assessment days will be held at our Humber Refinery and may include an overnight stay and dinner with experienced engineers (Reasonable travel expenses and overnight accommodation will be provided).



The Humber Refinery is playing its part of the UK's decarbonisation efforts.



As a part of the UK Government's net zero ambition, the Humber Refinery is on a journey to become the Refinery of the Future. With proposed plans for a number of projects including to implement a first-of-a-kind FCC carbon capture project, the Humber Refinery is part of Humber Zero, a world-scale concept to reduce UK industry carbon emissions, saving up to 8 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 from the Immingham industrial area.



On top of this, the Humber Refinery is the UK's only refiner producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel at scale. It is also the only European facility producing battery anode coke, which forms a critical component for lithium-ion batteries used in electrical vehicles and in consumer electronics. Our current production of battery anode coke is equivalent to placing 1.3 million EVs on the road every year, and we are developing multiple projects to expand this capability.



We are on an exciting journey, are you ready to join us?



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.



Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer