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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.
Description
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 2024 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 immediate 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. You will work 12 days with 9 days off.
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.
It is essential that applicants hold a full driving licence
What are we looking for?
- A pro-active self-starter
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Someone who is highly motivated with a drive and energy to lead and influence change
- Good team player who is able to work with and influence others
- Confidence to work on your own initiative
- Someone who has the ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to apply your technical knowledge to analyse problems and create innovative solutions
Requirements & key skills
- Working towards a minimum 2:2 in a chemistry related discipline degree
- A-Level or equivalent qualification including at least one STEM subject.
- Hold a full UK driving license
- Good technical knowledge
- Competent IT knowledge
- Strong communications skills
- Safety awareness
- Have completed some previous work experience or held a part time position successfully.
What Phillips 66 can offer you
- Opportunity to get real industrial experience with responsibility and accountability
- Ability to integrate and learn from experienced chemists
- 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 £23,400 - £27,000 per annum pro rata plus shift allowance
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?
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre-screening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date 29th October 2023
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 in early November (14th & 19th initially with potentially more dates added) and may include an overnight stay and dinner (Reasonable travel expenses and overnight accommodation will be provided).
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
