Future Talent Pipeline - Reliability Engineer

Phillips 66 Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 is actively building a network of reliability engineers across multiple US locations. This Future Talent Pipeline role targets individuals who will help ensure critical refinery assets operate safely and efficiently, with opportunities to work on complex systems and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualified candidates should have a engineering degree and several years in reliability or mechanical maintenance, with travel and extended-hours flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in reliability, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, mechanical maintenance, or similar engineering role.
• Willing to travel up to 5%, operate company vehicle on site premises up to 15%, and work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise to support and enhance the reliability of refinery equipment.
• Lead design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems complying with standards.
• Assess equipment criticality and develop asset strategies to improve reliability and performance.
• Monitor reliability indicators, analyze data, and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analyses to drive improvements.
• Communicate reliability concerns across teams and support improvement initiatives.
• Provide cost estimates and oversee reliability projects from conception to commissioning.
• Support turnaround activities and manage change processes as needed.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Rotating equipment

Fixed equipment

Mechanical maintenance

SAP

CMMS

Vibration analysis

CAT I/II certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

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At Phillips 66, we care about the whole person. That means providing access to quality programs, resources and care that support you and your family. We believe well-being — physical, emotional, social and financial — plays an important role in helping our people thrive. When our employees are supported at every stage of life, they’re empowered to do their best work and make a meaningful impact, both personally and professionally.

Future Talent Pipeline - Reliability Engineer

Location

Houston, TX, US, 77042 Westlake, LA, US, 70669 Ferndale, WA, US, 98248 Sweeny, TX, US, 77480 Ponca City, OK, US, 74602-1267 Borger, TX, US, 79007 Rodeo, CA, US, 94572 Billings, MT, US, 59101 Roxana, IL, US, 62084 Linden, NJ, US, 07036

Job Field: Engineering

This posting is part of our Talent Pipeline Program for future Reliability Engineer opportunities.

We are actively building a network of talented professionals with varying levels of experience that we’d like to consider for upcoming positions.

The Reliability Engineer ensurescritical assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. You’ll combine hands‑on problem‑solving with strategic thinking to improve equipment performance and support long‑term reliability goals. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex systems, collaborate across disciplines, and make a tangible impact on the refinery’s operational success.

What You’ll Do (When Positions Open):

• Deliver technical expertise to support and enhance the reliability of various equipment at the refinery.
• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Assess equipment criticality and develop asset strategies to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Monitor key reliability indicators, analyze data, and implement solutions to reduce downtime and increase availability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate reliability concerns and share solutions across teams to support improvement initiatives.
• Provide cost estimates and oversee reliability projects from conception through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes and support turnaround activities when needed.
• Respond to unexpected emergencies and after‑hour callouts as required.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 3 or more years ofrelevant working experience in reliability, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, mechanical, maintenance, or a similar engineering role.
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to comply with the following:
  • Travel up to 5%
  • Operate company vehicle on site premises and / or public roads up to 15%
  • Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
  • Transport articles up to 50 pounds
  • Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
  • Work safely near large, hot, high‑speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions.
  • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal. (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 8 or more years of relevant working experience in reliability, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, mechanical, maintenance, or a similar engineering role in a refinery.
• Extensive experience with vibration analysis, CAT I or CAT II certification is a plus.
• Experience using SAP or other CMMS

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $114,300 – $195,800 .

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.

Depending on the location of a live requisition, this position could be eligible for the Phillips 66 geographic differential pay program.

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
• 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

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, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve 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.

• This is a pipelining requisition only. It is not tied to a current job opening.
• Applicants will be reviewed and contacted as positions matching their skills become available.

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.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer