Electrician, Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for Ferndale Refinery to maintain, test, troubleshoot and install electrical power systems up to 13.8kV. Responsibilities include safety compliance, permits, JSA, and equipment upgrades.

The role requires an EL01 card and 2+ years of industrial electrician experience; travel and extended hours may be necessary. Ferndale, WA site offers strong total rewards and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with EL01 card.
• 2+ years as Journey-level Industrial Electrician.
• Experience with 3-phase wiring and motor troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, schematics, and single-line diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Follow refinery safety practices and procedures.
• Communicate safety concerns to supervisor.
• Obtain work permits and perform JSA before starting work.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Install conduit and pull wiring as required.
• Configure, install, and commission new electrical equipment.
• Review equipment information with vendors as needed.
• Read loop drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Use test equipment like multimeters and meggers.
• Perform tasks requiring lifting and working at heights.
• Maintain housekeeping of work areas and tools.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

EL01 card

2+ years experience

Arc flash safety

Microsoft Office

P&IDs interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Maintenance Module

NFPA 70E knowledge

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

What To Expect

The Electrician, Ferndale Refinery is responsible for maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and installing electrical power systems up to 13.8kv. This work involves the use of hand and power tools and necessary diagnostic equipment.

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 (September 1, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You’ll Do

• Follow all refinery safe practices and procedures
• Communicate all safety concerns and incidents to supervisor immediately
• Communicate work status, findings, and improvement opportunities to supervision
• Obtain appropriate work permits and perform a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting work
• Understand the refinery's electrical infrastructure and general electrical principles to work efficiently and effectively
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform other maintenance tasks on electrical equipment including electric motors, protective relays, starter controls, VFDs, wiring systems, overhead lines, heat tracing systems, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, generators, lighting fixtures, cord sets, grounding, etc
• Install conduit and pulling wire as required
• Configure, install, and commission new electrical equipment
• Research and retrieve equipment information using the internet, plant equipment files, and communication with vendors
• Read and interpret loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics, single line diagrams, etc
• Use computers and software applications to enter and retrieve data
• Determine appropriate tools and levels of PPE required for work based on arc flash potential and electrical safety considerations
• Operate all available mobile equipment including aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks, fork lifts
• Effectively use test equipment including multi-meters, insulation testers (meggers), battery testers, and signal generators
• Perform work activities that include pulling, lifting, twisting, working in confined spaces, and on elevated platforms requiring fall protection
• Provide proper housekeeping of work areas, vehicles, and tools
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management to the level of training of the individual

What You’ll Bring (Required)

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Journey-level Electrician with a current EL01 card
• 2 or more years of experience as a Journey-level Industrial Electrician
• Experience with the following:
  • 3-phase wiring and motor troubleshooting
  • Electrical fittings, cable tray systems, and seal systems
  • Basic shop mathematics and material dimensions including pipe sizes and schedules, alloy material awareness and use
  • National Electrical Code
  • Creating sketches and interpreting P&IDs and single line drawings
  • Using Microsoft Office applications
• Willing and able to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Be on call and respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
  • Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
  • Climb structures up to 250 feet in height using stairs and ladders.
  • Lifting, pushing, and pulling articles up to 60 pounds and grasping up to 100 pounds of grip force
  • Work around toxic chemicals, including acids and bases
  • Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
  • Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
  • Work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
  • Wear a protective arc flash suit, along with other electrical safety equipment, as required
  • 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)

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred)

• 5 or more years of direct experience working in an industrial plant maintenance role including a refinery and/or chemical industry
• Experience with SAP’s Maintenance Module or other ERP Maintenance modules
• Working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices (NFPA 70E)
• Experience with electrical distribution switchgear protective relay systems maintenance and testing
• Experience with hand signals for lifting
• This position is on a 4/10 work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Compensation

Pay for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, the pay rate for a Journeyman is $55.54 per hour with a 7.5% annual bonus target (VCIP). Other benefits include 8% 401k match and Cash Balance Account pension.

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards.

The Ferndale Refinery is located on Puget Sound in Ferndale, Washington, approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation and hydrodesulfurization units. It processes a variety crude oils, including Alaskan North Slope, Canadian and other foreign and U.S. shale crudes, primarily delivered via marine vessel and pipeline. Within the refinery is a rail car crude oil receiving facility with a capacity of 30,000 BPD. This offloading facility, owned by Phillips 66 Partners, makes the receipt of additional crude by rail car possible. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include residual fuel oil, which is supplied to the northwest marine bunker fuel market. Most refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline and barge to major markets in the northwestern United States.

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 09/01/2026.

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.

This position will be subject to a post-offer background check, which could include criminal history screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fair hiring practices and comply with all relevant regulations, including ‘Ban the Box’ and Fair Chance laws. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal history, and any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

• An employer may not ask for or receive information about an applicant's criminal history until after making an initial determination that (a) the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position and (b) making a conditional offer of employment;
• An employer may not implement policies or practices that automatically or categorically exclude job applicants with a criminal record, including rejecting applicants for failure to disclose a criminal record prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment;
• An employer may not carry out a tangible adverse employment action based on an applicant's or employee's adult arrest record or juvenile conviction record, provided the individual is not out on bail or released on their own personal recognizance pending trial; and
• An employer may not carry out a tangible adverse employment action solely based on an applicant's or employee's adult conviction record, unless the employer has a legitimate business reason for taking such action.

Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer