2022 Welder Intern - Sweeny

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The Welder Intern
will participate in the Sweeny 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 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.
What's in it for you?
Opportunities for the development of effective, professional working relationships
Practical “hands on” experience working under the guidance of experienced craft persons or operators
Experience for technical skills, knowledge and behaviors critical to successful performance on the job
Direct connections with industry professionals, and
Reaffirmation of career goals
Overview:
The internships will generally occur in Fall or Spring, during the school semester
The work schedule for an internship will be 20 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week, 8-hour workdays, Monday – Friday, with no overtime, the duration is approximately 6-12 months.
Interns will be classified as non-represented temporary employees and will be paid $20/hour.
Interns will be assigned a mentor and will receive training, experience and work responsibilities in their craft.
Interns are expected to actively participate in their respective Craft team and participate in conversations and ask questions to develop personal learning and gain workplace experience.
Participation in or completion of an internship does not guarantee future regular full-time employment with Phillips 66.
Before an intern begins their role in the field they will receive basic orientation that includes HR and Safety related topics. A training plan with the internship requirements will also be covered for the Welding Craft internship.
Responsibilities May Include
Shadow and support experienced employees while effectively following all safety, health, environmental, maintenance, and operation practices and procedures
Learn about health, safety and environmental hazards
Witness the Permit to Work process
Witness energy isolation (e.g. Lock, Tag & Try)
Learn how to recognize and report incidents and near-misses
In addition to the above, the Craft intern may:
Attend daily crew meetings
Learn how to apply craft skills in the refinery
Witness work being performed by experienced craftsman based off of weekly maintenance work schedule
While learning on the job (and practicing when possible), students are expected to:
Stop unsafe work or practices
Demonstrate work-related knowledge
Work well on diverse teams
Effectively use multiple information sources
Demonstrate cooperative and active participation in activities
Show a willingness and enthusiasm to learn
Position Requirements
Basic/Required:
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Currently enrolled in a Welder Craft certificate program
Completed a minimum of 12 hours in the enrolled program
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Must be willing and able, with or without accommodation, to perform/comply with the following:
Lift up to 75 pounds
Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb up to 200 feet in height; work at elevated heights
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toed shoes, ear/eye protection)
Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly
Work outside in harsh conditions
The Sweeny Refinery
is located in Old Ocean, Texas. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization, and aromatics units, as well as access to the on-site vacuum tower and delayed coking unit, which is an asset owned by Phillips 66 Partners. Sweeny processes heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and some light, low sulfur crude oil. Domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil is transported by truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, heating oil and petroleum coke. The refinery receives crude oil by pipeline and via tankers, through terminals on the Gulf Coast, including a deepwater terminal at Freeport. Refined products are distributed throughout the Midcontinent region, southeastern and eastern United States by pipeline, barge and rail car. Refined products are also exported to Latin America by waterborne cargo.
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 Janurary 7, 2022
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 EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Requisition ID:
55253
Location:
Texas - Sweeny
Job Field:
Internships, Graduate Positions, and Student Programs
Division
: Sweeny Refinery
Technical Req
: Yes

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