Internship Oilfield Instrumentation Jobs in Texas

As a 2027 Technical Intern - Midstream Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, you will gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects that help build your technical and professional skills at Phillips 66.

Internship activities may include the following:

• Participating in performance reviews with your manager, who will provide coaching and guidance throughout your internship, as will your assigned mentor
• Attending orientation and training events, field trips, social activities, weekly seminars and opportunities to meet and interact with functional leaders
• Giving a presentation about your work assignment and projects, as well as what you learned from the internship program

Our Midstream operations gathers, processes, transports, fractionates and markets natural gas and natural gas liquids. In addition, the segment transports crude oil and other feedstocks to our refineries and other locations, delivering refined and specialty products to market while providing storage services for crude oil and petroleum products. This segment consists of three business lines: NGL, Transportation and DCP Midstream which is comprised of owned and leased logistics assets that each provide strategic, timely and environmentally safe transfer of products through pipeline systems, terminals, and fractionation units.

A technical internship with Phillips 66 Midstream will allow you opportunities to make contributions that support our Midstream organization.

An Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Intern gets experience providing technical support for new equipment installations, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating equipment, will work side-by-side with experienced professionals and network with other interns, and an introduction to Company practices, safety requirements, procedures and technical tools, technical training classes, participating in technical networks, and on-the-job training.

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. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

Internship opportunities could be located in:

• Texas
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Colorado

Requirements for Internship:

Basic Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology or equivalent technical program
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate program
• Graduation date in August 2027 or later
• Available to intern for a minimum of 11 continuous weeks
• Temporarily relocate to internship location region
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • To climb up to 50 feet using both inclined and vertical steps/ladders
  • To lift up to 45 pounds
  • To bend, kneel, knee stand and squat up to 30 minutes at a time
  • To sit and stand for prolonged periods over 2 hours at a time according to job demands
  • To work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • To work alone a high percentage of the time
  • To travel up to 15% of the time
  • To respond to emergency calls as needed
  • To work overtime on an as-needed basis
  • To work with chemicals and bases
  • To wear personal protective equipment (such as fire retardant clothing, steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
  • To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
  • To perform firefighting duties
  • To work with hydrocarbons that are under high pressure and heat

 What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Previous internship or co-op participant in related industry
• Previous internship with Phillips 66

Compensation Range

The base pay range for this role is $24.94 Hourly - $28.50 Hourly, dependent on a candidate's level of education.

To apply and be considered: 

• Apply online by going to careers.phillips66.comand complete the entire application process
• Attach an electronic copy of your resume 
• Answer all prescreening questions and provide your eSignature 

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)(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.

About Phillips 66

Providing Energy. Improving Lives. We are excited about the future of energy. Our advantaged and nimble company is full of seasoned leadership and talented teams making responsible choices to adapt and explore the opportunities the changing market brings. We do this while living out our values of safety, honor and commitment; improving lives by providing access to the energy which is essential to a high standard of living and health throughout the world. Our employees, suppliers and partners share this vision to provide energy and improve lives. Our hard work, and teamwork, keeps energy flowing. At Phillips 66, we know that now, more than ever, is the time to try new things.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities