Electrician Intern, Borger Refinery

Phillips 66 • Borger, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Intern participates in the Borger Refinery Craft Student Internship Program, gaining hands-on workplace experience and applying knowledge from a certificate or associate degree program while developing technical and interpersonal skills. Interns are expected to contribute actively to their team, communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, and ask questions that support learning while respecting coworkers’ professional responsibilities and experience.

The anticipated start date is March 2027. Interns work during the spring, summer, and fall semesters and coordinate a part-time schedule with their supervisor around classes and other educational obligations. The position requires successful completion of an online assessment after applying.

The Borger Refinery is in Borger, Texas, approximately 50 miles north of Amarillo. The refinery processes crude oil and produces transportation fuels, petroleum coke, natural gas liquids, and solvents.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; candidates needing current or future work-authorization sponsorship are not eligible.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Currently enrolled at a post-secondary educational institution in an accredited instrumentation or electrical associate’s or bachelor’s degree program, or equivalent.
• Able to climb up to 250 feet, lift up to 50 pounds, work around chemicals including acids and bases, and work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to work near large, hot, high-speed machines and petroleum products under high pressure and heat.
• Willing and able to work safely on or around electrical systems from 120 volts up to 69 kV.
• Able to work outside in harsh weather conditions and perform firefighting duties.
• Able to maintain facial hair so a respirator or mask seals properly.
• Able to wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes and ear and eye protection.
• Able to read English well enough to understand written safety and work procedures, work permits, and instruction manuals.
• Willing and able to learn computer software associated with process operations.
• Complete the required online assessment within seven days of applying or before the posting expiration date, whichever comes first.
• Complete the application, prescreening questions, and eSignature by the requisition closing date of November 6, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support experienced employees while following safety, health, environmental, maintenance, and operating practices and procedures.
• Learn about health, safety, and environmental hazards.
• Observe the work authorization permit system and energy-isolation procedures, such as Lock, Tag & Try.
• Learn to recognize and report incidents and near-misses.
• Attend daily crew meetings, as applicable.
• Learn how to apply craft skills in a refinery and observe experienced craftspeople performing work scheduled for weekly maintenance.
• Stop unsafe work or practices.
• Demonstrate work-related knowledge, cooperate and participate actively, work effectively on diverse teams, use multiple information sources, and show willingness and enthusiasm to learn.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees may receive an annual Variable Cash Incentive Program bonus.
• Eligible full-time employees receive an 8% company 401(k) match.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive a Cash Balance Account pension.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
• Eligible full-time employees may access well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED