Engineer, Reliability/Specialty Valves, Ponca City Refinery

Phillips 66

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer, Reliability/Specialty Valves, you will be the go-to expert ensuring critical assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. You’ll combine hands-on problem-solving with strategic thinking to improve equipment performance and support long-term reliability goals. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex systems, collaborate across disciplines, and make a tangible impact on the refinery’s operational success.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
• Travel up to 5%
• Operate company vehicle on site premises and / or public roads up to 15%
• 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)
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of professional engineering experience in Energy or a similar industry

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of experience working as a Reliability or Discipline Engineer in refining or petrochemical industry
• Experience with SAP and Reliability Software (i.e. APM, Meridium)
• Experience developing Cause Maps and leading Root Cause Analysis teams

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical expertise to support the reliability of rotating equipment at the refinery with a special emphasis on unique specialized valves.
• Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Assess equipment criticality and develop asset strategies to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Monitor key reliability indicators, analyze data, and implement solutions to reduce downtime and increase availability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate reliability concerns and share solutions across teams to support improvement initiatives.
• Provide cost estimates and oversee reliability projects from conception through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes and support turnaround activities when needed.
• Respond to unexpected emergencies and after-hour callouts as required.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level