Mechanical Engineer 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.

Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement

If you want work experience that really counts join our dynamic engineering team at Phillips 66. We are now looking for Mechanical Engineering students to join us for a one year industrial placement starting in summer 2025. Your time will be spent on specific projects working alongside our experienced Mechanical Engineers. This is a great opportunity to put your theoretical skills into practice and gain invaluable experience within a business environment

Should you do well during your time with us, you may be considered for a graduate position upon completion of your degree.

The placement provides an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain experience of engineering in real world applications using the latest AI applications. This experience will count towards gaining IMechE Chartered Status through our approved MPDS scheme.  You wont be alone and will have a dedicated mentor throughout your placement for help and advice on all aspects your placement from assistance with engineering problems to advice on wellbeing.  

Candidates will obtain an appreciation in at least 2 positions from the 4 below:

• Central Engineering Role – Responsible for completion of Maintenance Project Work including equipment and piping repair, modification and replacement. This will provide an opportunity to develop your understanding of pressure vessel/heat exchanger design codes, piping design codes, project engineering & budgeting practices on projects assigned to you.

• Rotating Machinery Role – Responsible for the mechanical integrity and reliability of machinery repair, modification and replacement, providing an opportunity to improve your knowledge of pumps, compressors, gas and steam turbines used on a refinery.

• Business Team Role – Working as part of a business team, you will gain experience of how maintenance and operations function as one team on a large complex industrial plant. With support you will provide technical assistance to the refinery operations & maintenance teams. Troubleshooting emergent problems on all the Business Unit mechanical assets (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipework etc.) 

• Fitness for Service Role – Working with the Lead Fixed Equipment Engineer, being accountable for the assessment of mechanical defects found through our continued inspection programs, process hazard analysis programs and upgrades of equipment. This includes technical hand calculations as well as use of modern software applications. Ultimately this department ensures the safe and reliable operation of the refinery.

• Reliability Engineer – Utilise cutting edge data and AI applications to predict and mitigate future equipment failures and identify areas for improvement in our maintenance practices. Once identified, work closely with the relevant operations, maintenance and engineering teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications and Education

• You are a motivated and proactive engineering student who relishes a challenge, as well as having an interest in Engineering in the energy sector. 
• Working towards a minimum 2:1 in a Mechanical Engineering discipline degree (we will also consider recent graduates)
• Good engineering/technical knowledge
• 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), 
• A keen eye for taking advantage of new technologies and AI applications
• Able to apply 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:

• Competitive Salary ranging between £27,800 and £32,000 per annum pro rata dependent on level of study completed.
• Free accommodation for the first 6 weeks of your placement so you can get to know the area and other students.
• Free lunch and onsite gym access
• Opportunity to get real industrial experience with responsibility that counts towards your IMechE Chartership.
• 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.

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.