Mechanical Engineer

Phillips 66; South Killingholme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in South Killingholme is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to enhance operational reliability at their Humber Refinery. This role offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to the future of energy sustainability. Ideal candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, strong technical skills, and experience in similar industries. Join a commitment to excellence and be part of a team that values safety and innovation.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• A pro-active self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work with others.
• Experience in similar industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant support and ensure evaluation of potential projects.
• Design, procure and install small engineering projects.
• Implement reliability projects and evaluate equipment.

Skills

Pro-active self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Motivated with drive and energy

Team player

Technical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree Qualification or Equivalent

Chartered status or in progress

Tools

Competent IT knowledge

Job description

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 behaviours: 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 – 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.

DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join us at Phillips 66 at this very exciting time in our history. We offer a well‑supported but challenging career with engineering roles that provide the opportunity to develop knowledge, experience and work on real issues that make a difference.

As a Mechanical Engineer at the Humber Refinery, you will be expected to combine your excellent technical skills with a well‑developed practical awareness to contribute to the success of the business. You will have the opportunity to work in different areas across the business, gaining and building on your experience and knowledge.

As a mechanical engineer at the Humber Refinery, you will be part of an engineering team whose focus is on the safe operation, long‑term reliability, assessment of fitness for service and specifying, purchasing and installing replacement equipment.

Responsibilities may include :

• Providing plant support and ensuring economic and engineering evaluation of potential projects and replacement equipment
• Undertaking the design, procurement and installation of small engineering projects (£0.5‑£1.5 million)
• Understanding and evaluating equipment degradation mechanisms and deciding equipment maintenance and repair plans
• Determining, justifying and implementing reliability projects
• Evaluating and re‑rating piping and fixed equipment to ensure it is fit for service by hand calculations, finite element analysis, Ceasar modelling etc.

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:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree Qualification or Equivalent
• Chartered status / working towards Chartered status / would like to work towards Chartered Status
• Good engineering / technical knowledge
• Competent IT knowledge
• Strong communications skills
• Safety awareness
• Have completed previous work experience or role in similar industry (preferred)

Providing Energy. Improving Lives.

The Humber Refinery is playing its part in 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 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, a critical component for lithium‑ion batteries used in electric 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 have been recognised by the Human Rights Campaign, the 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, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviours: we work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.