Refinery Process Operator
South Killingholme, GB
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 behaviours: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue 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.
Refinery Process Operator – Humber Refinery
We are looking for our next class of Operators to join us at the Humber Refinery. As an Operator you will work independently and with colleagues to maintain and operate equipment and processes, adjusting and monitoring plant equipment to set targets.
We have provisional start dates for this position in September 2025 and January 2026.
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, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. If you applied for this position previously any previous assessments will be valid for one year, if you last took the assessments greater than a year ago, you must retake the assessment for this position.
Responsibilities Include
- To achieve best in class operating performance in a safe reliable environment.
- Demonstrating awareness and commitment to safety
- Maintaining equipment and operations, executing basic mechanical and preventative maintenance as required.
- Taking samples/readings of various process streams
- Monitoring and observing assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situations and problem solving.
- Participating in safety reviews
- Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit.
- Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment
- Serving on the emergency response fire brigade, rescue team, and 2nd responder team
- Participating in annual training refreshers
- Upholding company values, understanding and implementing all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets the required standard
- The role will also require adaptability and flexibility as you may be required to work in different areas of the department and plant.
Position Requirements
- Must have at least 4 GCSEs/'O' Levels at Grade A-C (new grades 5 plus) two of which must be in Math's and English or equivalent higher qualification. (Should you progress to interview stage you will be asked to provide proof that you have met the required education requirements, so must be able to produce originals of your examination certificates. Should you need to order replacement certificates they can take up to 4 weeks to arrive.)
- Full, current, valid UK drivers’ licence
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to high safety standards
- Work rotating 12 hours shifts which includes working weekends and bank holidays. Please note specific periods of training may be days based.
- Understand and follow both written and verbal instructions given in English
- Worked with and experience of computer systems
- Work in confined spaces i.e., tanks and silos, near large, hot, high-speed machines and products under high pressure or temperature
- Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
- Wear PPE such as protective footwear, ear/eye protection and breathing apparatus
- Remove facial hair (as required) so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly
- Perform emergency response duties as a 2nd responder, which will include attending our fire school in Texas, USA. All course costs and travel will be paid for by the Company.
- Work outside in all weather conditions
- Take and successfully pass the City & Guilds 0610 Level 3 qualification in Process Operations as requested for the position (If not already completed on starting). Coursework will be carried out in your own time and as part of role, but all course fees will be paid for by the Company.
What Phillips 66 will offer you:
- Industry competitive salary, shift allowance, bonus, and benefits scheme
- Full training and competence assurance in role
- Opportunity to develop a successful career with Phillips 66 potentially moving between roles in operations and across the wider business.
- Career guidance and professional development support
- Free meal allowance whilst working on site
- Free access to our onsite gym facilities
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, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviours: 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 considered:
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.
In 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 1st June 2025.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer