Instrument Tech, Rodeo Renewable Energy

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Instrument Technician, Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex repairs, installs, assembles, and troubleshoots all types of process instrumentation and some analyzers. 

Instrumentation includes measurement of pressure, temperature, level, flow, local recorders, controllers, indicators, and final control elements such as control valve positioners, solenoid operated valves, etc. Analyzers may include wet basis such as pH/ORP, ambient area monitors, combustion excess O2/CO, etc. The Technician will work both indoors and outdoors exposed to weather elements. some climbing and lifting. Occasionally, the Technician will climb, lift, and work in confined spaces or at elevated heights. The Technician must be willing/able to respond to callouts during off-hours due to business necessity. This position is on a 4/10 work schedule, but occasional shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required based on business need and during turnaround events.

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 (January 25, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You’ll Do

• Participate and/or plan the safety process (i.e., JSA's/TSA’s) and perform safety observations to ensure all plans are in compliance with applicable government regulations and established company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work with Operations and other groups to fully understand the scope, priority, and timing needed for maintenance repairs. Ensure all work is completed in a safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective manner.
• Review work prior to start, ensuring materials, resources, information, and tools are on hand to achieve high levels of craft productivity.
• Execute/complete daily and preventative maintenance work orders.
• Initiate equipment defect elimination by identifying problem causes, take immediate corrective action when practical, and recommend solutions to supervisors and engineers.
• Develop/modify maintenance or safety procedures related to maintenance work processes, individually or as part of a team.
• Review technical manuals/procedures/specifications (in English) to effectively perform assigned work.
• Coordinate work of others, as needed.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with all employee levels.
• Share knowledge, skills, and expertise with associates to facilitate a high performing organization.
• Work with the Environmental Department to understand and comply with regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform/comply with the following:
  • Work overtime (including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts)
  • Respond to afterhours callouts
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
  • Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
  • Climb up to 200 feet in height; work at elevated heights
  • Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
  • Wear Nomex fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toed shoes, ear/eye protection)
  • Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly
  • Ability to be on call and respond to callouts during off-hours due to business necessity
  • Work outside in harsh weather condition
  • Able to read, follow and understand (in English) schematics, drawings (including ladder logic), and P&ID's

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Completion of a (1) Certificate or degree in Instrumentation from an accredited technology school or (2) Level 4 NCCER or ISA instrumentation certification or (3) other accredited apprenticeship program that includes technical knowledge certification or (4) 5 of more years of industrial maintenance experience and has passed an accredited technical knowledge certification
• 3 or more years of industrial maintenance experience in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing instrumentation systems and equipment with working knowledge of calibration principles, methods, and recordkeeping requirements
• 5 or more years of direct work experience in a refinery and/or petrochemical plant
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• SAP/CMMS experience
• Military training and experience

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, this range is $37.09/hour to $57.06/hour (fully qualified journeyman) based upon qualifications. This position has a 7.5% Variable Cash Incentive Program target, 8% 401k match, and Cash Balance Account pension. This position is on a 4/10 work schedule.

The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is a state-of-the-art facility processing renewable feedstocks (waste oils, fats, greases, and vegetable oils) to produce vital transportation fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels for California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The Rodeo facility has been providing energy and improving lives since 1896. The conversion from crude oil to renewable feedstocks was completed in early 2024, enabling the production of lower carbon-intensity transportation fuels. The converted facility reduces lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 65% — the equivalent of taking 1.4 million cars off California roads each year. The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex is Fueling the Future of the next generation of cutting-edge liquid fuels production and beyond. 

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on 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 January 25, 2026.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer