Sr Engineer, Fixed Equipment, Wood River Refinery

Phillips 66; Roxana (IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program

8% 401k company match

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage +

Well-being programs and support

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking a Sr Engineer, Fixed Equipment, to lead mechanical solutions for critical refinery equipment at the Wood River site in Roxana, IL. You will guide design, installation, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and safety while working with inspection, operations, and project teams.

You will analyze complex challenges, refine equipment specifications, and oversee rebuilds. The role requires 3+ years in energy engineering, a degree in engineering, TWIC eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in the energy industry.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Willing to obtain a TWIC and travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of mechanical solutions for fixed equipment.
• Analyze challenges, develop equipment specifications, and oversee installation and maintenance.
• Manage troubleshooting projects, perform root cause analyses, and suggest improvements.
• Create detailed drawings and guide major equipment rebuilds with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for mechanical integrity assessments and investigations.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and maintain knowledge of codes and standards.
• Develop and review repair plans and ensure proper training for team and contractors.
• Foster safety, continuous improvement, and reliability of refinery assets.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline

Tools

SAP

Equity Engineering Plant Manager

PCMS

API-RBI Software

API 579

API 571

ASME B31.3

Job description

Phillips 66 & You - Together we can fuel the future

What To Expect

As a Sr Engineer, Fixed Equipment, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical equipment that powers our operations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented teams, tackle complex engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive our business forward. You’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape the future of energy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of mechanical solutions for fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and tanks.
• Analyze complex engineering challenges, develop and refine equipment specifications, and oversee installation, operation, and maintenance activities to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Manage technical troubleshooting projects, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and lifecycle management.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, guide major equipment rebuilds, and deliver small- to medium-scale projects in collaboration with inspection, operations, maintenance, and project teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for the site, providing expertise in mechanical integrity assessments and supporting investigations into equipment failures.
• Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and best practices, participate in professional society activities, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Develop and review repair plans, support the Mechanical Integrity Team, and ensure all team members and contractors are properly trained.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence to drive the reliability and performance of refinery assets while supporting broader organizational goals.

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in the energy industry
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• 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 10%
  • 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)

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• 5 or more years of experience working as a Mechanical or Maintenance Engineer at a refinery
• Proficiency with MS Outlook Suite (Outlook Email, Word, and Excel programs)
• Working knowledge of:
  • SAP
  • Equity Engineering Plant Manager
  • PCMS
  • API-RBI Software
  • API 579
  • API 571
  • ASME B31.3

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $141,300 - $172,700.

The Wood River Refinery is located in Roxana, Illinois, about 15 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, low-sulfur; heavy, high sulfur; and high‑acid crude oil. The crude supply is sourced domestically or from Canada. Wood River produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, asphalt and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline, rail car, barge and truck and are shipped to markets throughout the Midcontinent region.

Total Rewards

Benefits

• 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.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer