Machinist Intern, Borger Refinery

Location: Borger, TX, US

Machinist Intern, Borger Refinery

Location

Borger, TX, US, 79007

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Job Field

Maintenance

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What to Expect

The Machinist Intern will participate in the Borger Refinery Craft Student Internship Program which provides opportunities for career success through hands-on learning experiences. Students apply subject matter knowledge learned in a certificate or associate program to the workplace and develop technical and interpersonal skills in the workplace. It is important for student interns to participate as contributing and active members of their craft or operation's team. Interns are expected to effectively communicate with all levels of the team and to ask questions that facilitate learning while respecting the professional demands and experience of their co-workers.

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

Shadow and support experienced employees while effectively following all safety, health, environmental, maintenance, and operation practices and procedures

Perform manual machining using lathe, milling machine, etc.

Learn about health, safety and environmental hazards

Witness the work authorization permit system

Witness energy isolation (e.g. Lock, Tag & Try)

Learn how to recognize and report incidents and near-misses

Provide inspection, testing, and documentation of safety systems to meet OSHA regulations

Assist with pre-startup safety reviews and new project technical reviews

Communicate well with all organizational levels and present information / ideas in an articulate and organized way

What You’ll Bring – Required

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Valid driver’s license

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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

Climb up to 250 feet in height

Lift up to 50 pounds

Work in enclosed/confined spaces, such as tanks and silos

Work near large, hot, high-speed machines

Work around chemicals, including acids and bases

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

Work outside in harsh weather conditions

Perform firefighting duties

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)

Able to read English at a level to understand technical procedures, documents, and materials

Learn computer software associated with process operations

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

Currently enrolled in an accredited Machining Technology Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree Program or equivalent at a post-secondary educational institution

Technical certification for Machinist (or higher) by date of hire strongly preferred

Associate’s Degree in Machining Technology or any relevant certificate

1 or more years of experience operating lathes and milling equipment

1 or more years of experience using precision measuring devices and reading blueprints

1 or more years of experience working with manual machining

2 or more years of military experience related to metal working

3 or more years of direct experience working in a refinery and/or chemical industry

Experience with SAP’s Maintenance Module or other ERP Maintenance modules Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to interact and work in a team environment

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitment

Compensation

This position has a base hourly pay of $28.60

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, 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 E