Public Affairs Advisor, Borger, TX

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

What to Expect

As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping how our company is seen by employees, neighbors, and stakeholders across your assigned region(s). You’ll work closely with Refining and Midstream leadership and local partners to foster meaningful connections, champion our values, and help drive positive impact both inside and outside our gates. If you’re passionate about building relationships, communicating with clarity, and making a difference in your community, this is your opportunity to help define our story and strengthen our reputation.

What You’ll Do

• Protect, enhance, and promote the image of the Borger Refinery and Permian Region and related assets within the local community and region.
• Develop and execute communications strategies that engage employees, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring messages are clear, timely, and aligned with company objectives.
• Manage local philanthropic / charitable contributions and volunteerism events in support of Social Impact efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and public information, preparing and disseminating information across digital and print platforms.
• Manage crisis communications and keep refinery leadership informed of significant community news and external issues.
• Plan and facilitate community advisory panel meetings, organize refinery tours, and oversee local philanthropic initiatives to strengthen relationships with community leaders, elected officials, and civic organizations.
• Maintaining and promoting relationships with local elected officials and monitoring and engaging in local government issues that may influence refinery business, including identifying new opportunities for community investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and government affairs managers to monitor and engage in legislative activities, advocate for refinery interests, and support employee involvement in corporate initiatives.
• Manage social media channels, respond to community inquiries, and develop innovative concepts to enhance the refinery’s reputation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, analyze data to inform communication strategies, and produce compelling content for various audiences.
• Build positive relationships and foster support for company-sponsored events, helping create a welcoming and informed environment for employees and the community.
• Serve on the board of at least one local / statewide organization.

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 1 or more years of communications or public affairs experience working with leadership teams on internal and external communications, as well as elected officials within the community  

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Political Science or Communications
• 10 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 10 or more years of experience working with community and elected officials
• Experience as a public information and/or liaison officer in an Incident Command System structure
• Borger area resident familiar with the political and social environment in the region
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business value
• Experience drafting, editing and producing internal and external publications as well as public presentations
• Proficient in social media management and messaging
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, even in crisis situations
• Ability to influence, network and deliver on commitments
• Strong internal and external networking and people interaction skills
• Experience with coordinating events
• Ability to independently produce and implement public affairs plans and strategies

Compensation Range:

• $106,200 - $129,800 annually

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

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.

To be considered

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 11/11/2025.

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) or 1255(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.