University Co-op - Commercial 2026
Houston, TX, US, 77042
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future.
As a University Co-op in our Commercial organization, you will gain hands-on experience analyzing fast-moving energy markets and helping our teams deliver practical solutions for customers. Working from our Houston, TX headquarters, you will partner with experienced commercial professionals to support market analysis, risk management, and logistics optimization. This part-time co-op lets you apply what you're learning in the classroom while exploring a future career at Phillips 66.
Your Experience Could Include
- Support commercial teams by analyzing energy market data, pricing trends, and supply and demand fundamentals to help identify opportunities and risks.
- Assist with developing and updating tools, reports, and presentations that summarize market intelligence for commercial leaders.
- Contribute to evaluations of logistics options across pipelines, terminals, marine, and other modes to help optimize asset utilization and customer solutions.
- Partner with commercial and analytics colleagues to validate data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and help ensure information quality in key systems.
- Participate in projects that improve commercial processes and performance, such as process mapping, benchmarking, and simple data automation or visualization tasks.
- Engage with recent graduates and experienced leaders to learn about career paths, gain feedback on your work, and build your understanding of the energy value chain.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to Phillips 66 safety and ethical standards in all analyses, recommendations, and interactions.
What You’ll Bring – Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program or a Master’s degree program.
- Greater than 60 hours of earned college credit.
- Graduation date of December 2026 or later.
- Available to work part time between 20–25 hours per week during the co-op term.
- Available to work at the Houston, TX headquarters.
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in a related industry or functional area.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Python.
- Demonstrated analytical curiosity and interest in energy markets, trading, and commercial problem solving.
- Desire to collaborate, ask questions, and bring innovative thinking to customer challenges.
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 apply and be considered:
- Apply online by going to careers.phillips66.com and complete the entire application process
- Attach an electronic copy of your resume
- Answer all prescreening questions and provide your eSignature
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)(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
Nearest Major Market: Houston