Cavern Engineer - Houston, TX

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Cavern Engineer provides Phillips 66 with Underground Storage Cavern expertise by providing engineering technical support and problem solving for all cavern and disposal well related issues including but not limited to regulation, design, construction, commissioning, operations, decommissioning and P&A.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Design, conduct, manage and provide technical oversight for mechanical integrity testing (MIT) and workovers of cavern and disposal wells according to Phillips 66 policy requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
• Prescribe and maintain cavern operating level and pressure alarm setpoints.
• Provide technical evaluation of cavern and well performance and integrity, including troubleshooting when required.
• Participate in industry groups to contribute, review, and editing of cavern industry related documents and guidance.
• Participate in the development of cavern integrity budgets, based on historic expense costs and market conditions.
• Participate in internal Caverns Knowledge Sharing Network and manage the requirements of Phillips 66 Cavern policies

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Geological or Petroleum preferred)
• 5 or more years of experience in cavern integrity or cavern operations
• Must office at P66 Houston Headquarters
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred:

• 5 years relevant experience including but not limited to a solid understanding of salt cavern geomechanics, wellhead / casing / wellbore fundamentals, service rig or drilling rig fundamentals, well completions, e-line log interpretation hydraulic analysis, oilfield tool and equipment specifications, and regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions in which Phillips 66 operates in the United States
• Demonstrated ability to drive process development or program related projects to completion
• High regard for safety and quality
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Analytical/technical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
• Understands and uses technical expertise to contribute to the success of the business
• Accepts ownership & accountability for delivering on commitments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Interpersonal communication, both written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong technical competency

Midstream

Phillips 66's Midstream business is a safe, reliable and trusted logistics provider for the movement and storage of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 22,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

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 03/12/2025.

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.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities