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.
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 2027.
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.
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 8 November 2026.
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 will be reimbursed and overnight accommodation will be provided if applicable).
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 recognised 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, 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.
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