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 Mechanical Engineering students to join us for a one-year industrial placement starting in summer 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your theoretical skills into practice and gain invaluable experience within a dynamic business environment.
During your placement, you will work on specific projects alongside our experienced Mechanical Engineers. Should you do well during your time with us, you may be considered for a graduate position upon completion of your degree.
The placement provides an excellent opportunity for the candidates to commence recording experiences that contribute as evidence towards IMechE Chartered Status. We run an approved MPDS Scheme for our graduates and will provide you with a mentor throughout the placement. We will assist with all aspects to ensure your competencies are fully documented so this experience is permitted when you come to register.
Candidates will obtain an appreciation in at least 2 positions from the 4 below:
Central Engineering Role – Join our team accountable for completion of Maintenance Project Work including equipment and piping repair, modification and replacement. This will provide an opportunity to develop your understanding of pressure vessel/heat exchanger design codes, piping design codes, project engineering & budgeting practices.
Rotating Machinery Role – Join our team accountable for the mechanical integrity and reliability of machinery repair, modification and replacement, providing an opportunity to improve your knowledge of pumps, compressors, gas and steam turbines used on a refinery.
Business Team Role – Working as part of a business team, you will gain experience of how maintenance and operations function as one team on a large complex industrial plant. With support you will provide technical assistance to the refinery operations & maintenance teams. Troubleshooting emergent problems on all the Business Unit mechanical assets (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipework etc.)
Fitness for Service Role – Working with the Lead Fixed Equipment Engineer, who is accountable for the assessment of mechanical defects found through our continued inspection programs, process hazard analysis programs and equipment repairs and upgrades. This includes technical hand calculations as well as use of modern software applications across all types of fixed equipment located on a refinery (Heaters, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Piping, Heat Exchangers). Ultimately this department ensures the safe and reliable operation of the refinery.
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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