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As a Facility Technician at the Lucerne Plant, you will be responsible for operating a process (e.g.- plant, treatment facilities) and ensuring safe and reliable operations. This is a broadly skilled position, and a qualified individual will perform all operational and troubleshooting tasks. This position is assigned a shift at a plant that is staffed around the clock every day and follows a rotating 7-on/7-off schedule, switching been day and night shifts from Wednesday to Wednesday, with two weekends worked each month.

*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 (August 19, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do

• Performs Startup, Shutdown, and operation of various equipment/systems including, but not limited to: 
• Gas compression, Cryogenic processing units, liquid handling systems
• Treatment systems such as amine, glycol, etc.
• Utility systems such as furnaces, hot oil, waste heat, Thermal Oxidizer, etc.
• Conducts routine inspection and operation of dehydration systems.
• Operates storage and truck racks (such as condensate, wastewater, etc.)
• Works with others to optimize processing throughout the facility and maintain proper product specifications.
• Responds to alarms and problems within the plant and makes appropriate corrections.
• Conducts routine inspection of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory)
• Performs a variety of Mechanical Maintenance and Repair duties such as:
• Maintenance and repair of fixed equipment such as filters (all types), strainers, dehydration systems, etc.
• Participates in and successfully completes training programs, risk management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Reviews and follows procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Accurately completes documentation such as timesheets, MAXIMO work orders, safe job plans\work permits and regulatory reports.
• Optimizes work in most effective (efficient and leveraging priority) manner, in alignment SAP and within the tenets of S.A.F.E. and Stop Work Authority.
• Works autonomously at varying times and in diverse weather conditions.
• Maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
• Performs and accurately documents regulatory required inspections.
• May oversee contractors providing specialty services (Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
• Reads and comprehends technical procedures, and / or governmental regulations.
• Writes technical reports and effectively present information to managers and general plant personnel.
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

What You'll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Must live/relocate within 1 hour of reporting location
• Willing and able to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Climb various stairs and ladders, including fixed and A-frame 
  • Frequently lift and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Push/pull forces up to 130 pounds
  • Regularly walk, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch for durations of up to 30 minutes 
  • Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; be available for callout
  • Work inside or outside including times of heat, humidity, or other inclement weather conditions 
  • Safely work around various types of rotating or moving equipment
  • To wear personal protective equipment, such as flame-retardant clothing, eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat, etc.

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• 2 or more years of operational experience in the oil and gas industry
• 2 or more years of experience in mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and electrical experience, or measurement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work well in both independent and team settings
• Completion of Tech school training program

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $93,600 - $123,200.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Midstream

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 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, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue 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 08/19/2026.

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.