Lab Technician Intern, Borger Refinery

Location: Borger, TX, US

Lab Technician Intern, Borger Refinery

Location

Borger, TX, US, 79007

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Job Field

Operations

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What To Expect

The Laboratory Technician Intern at the Phillips 66 Borger Refinery is accepting applications for a Laboratory Intern. The selected candidate will be part of the laboratory team and will work under the direction of the lab group leader. This is a temporary position and is anticipated to be up to a 1 year assignment or less. The Technician may be responsible for providing a wide range of assistance in multiple laboratories. This position may work a 12 hour rotating shift, including days, nights, many weekends, and some holidays.

The anticipated internship start date in March 2027. Interns will continue to work during the Spring/Summer/Fall semesters and will work with their supervisor to set a part time work schedule around their classes and other educational obligations.

• 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, whichever is earlier.  The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do

Maintain a safe laboratory working environment.

Become knowledgeable of, and adhere to, safe work practices and procedures by completing all safety training, actively participating in company safety programs, and observing and correcting unsafe acts

Train on all analyses in the applicable lab

Operate lab instrumentation following standard laboratory guidelines

Utilize SQC trends to evaluate instrument accuracy and precision, taking corrective action if necessary

Prepare standards and standardize solutions required in analyses

Utilize spreadsheets to log data and calculate results

Maintain and continuously increase technical knowledge

Self-start and work independently, as well as work within a team setting to accomplish objectives

Communicate well with all employees, assisting where needed

Collect samples and prepare them for analysis

Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity

Maintain a reliable work schedule with a minimum of 20hrs/week including weekends

What You’ll Bring – Required

Cumulative college retention GPA equal to or greater than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Associate’s degree program or higher in Chemistry/Chemical Technology or Biology or another related Science discipline

Completion of, or currently enrolled in, at least one (1) college level chemistry course

Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions

Must be 18 years of age

Maintain a Valid Driver’s license

Willing and able to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Work a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes some weekends, holidays and nights

Work overtime

Assume on-call responsibilities

Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos

Work near large, hot, high-speed machines

Climb up to 250 feet in height

Lift up to 50 pounds

Work with chemicals, including acids, bases and solvents

Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)

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)

Perform firefighting duties

Work outside in harsh weather conditions

Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and high temperatures

Evacuate in a safe and timely manner in the event of an emergency

Read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, instruction manuals

Learn computer software associated with process operations

Operate standard petroleum laboratory testing instrumentation and test equipment

Follow both Standard Laboratory Procedures (SLPs) and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) procedures

Perform minor instrument maintenance

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a Chemical Technology degree plan.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Compensation

This position has a base hourly pay of $28.60.If selected for a shift assignment, the applicable hourly rate may be lower based on the schedule.

The Borger Refinery is located in Borger, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle, approximately 50 miles north of Amarillo, Texas. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes primarily medium sour crude oil produced locally, and heavy sour crude oil produced in Canada, all of which are delivered by pipeline. Borger produces a high percentage of transportation fuels, as well as petroleum coke, NGLs and solvents. Refined products are distributed to customers via pipelines from the refinery to West Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and the Midcontinent region.

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

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical,