Laboratory Technician Industrial Placement

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 behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve 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.

Laboratory Technician Industrial Placement

If you want work experience that really counts, consider a placement with Phillips 66. We are looking for a science, preferably chemistry, student to join us for a one-year industrial placement starting in July 2025 working in a fast-paced industrial laboratory that supports a large oil refinery.  

If successful, your time will be spent gaining valuable experience working within the laboratory environment and also outside on the plant. You will be responsible for testing of intermediate and finished products, both gases and liquids, using a variety of instrumentation in the Gas Chromatography laboratory. In addition to sample analysis, chromatograph interpretation, and troubleshooting, the role also involves sample collection both on and offsite.

You will be required to work an 8-hour shift pattern during the week of Monday to Friday – mornings - 06:30 to 15:00 / afternoons 14:00 to 22.30, and 12-hour days one weekend in three from 0700 to 19:00 hours.

We are looking for a student who will have completed at least their 2nd year of a chemistry related degree and are on course to achieve a minimum grade of 2:2.

Please note that for the duration of the placement the successful candidate will not be employed directly by Phillips 66 but by a local employment agency. 

Qualifications and Education

• You are a motivated and proactive student who relishes a challenge, as well as having an interest in Chemistry and its applications in industry. 
• Working towards a minimum 2:2 in Chemistry or science subject and completed at least 2 years of study.
• Good technical chemistry knowledge
• It is essential that applicants hold a full driving licence.
• We really value previous work experience gained through industrial summer placements, internships, and work experience. Make sure you tell us about this if you have it, particularly where you have developed your team-working, organisation, and problem-solving skills. 

What are we looking for?

• Good communication skills (written and verbal), 
• Able to apply technical knowledge to real-life challenges and create innovative solutions,
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, 
• Good safety awareness,
• Self-organising to meet deadlines and deliver on projects.
• Confidence to work on your own initiative.

What Phillips 66 can offer you:

• Opportunity to get real industrial experience with responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to integrate and learn from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to become part of our Early Careers Network and take part in fun, informative and social activities.
• Free daily lunch whilst working on site.
• Free accommodation for the first 6 weeks of your placement so you can get to know the area and other students.
• Free access to our onsite gym
• Competitive Salary ranging between £24,900 and £28,100 per annum pro rata dependent on level of study completed.
• In addition to salary, a shift payment of £5,550 will also be paid.

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 3rd November, 2024.

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.

Our assessment days will be held at our Humber Refinery and may include an overnight stay and may include dinner with some of the team. 

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.