Instrument Intern, Borger Refinery

Phillips 66 • Borger, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Intern participates in the Borger Refinery Craft Student Internship Program, gaining hands-on workplace experience while applying knowledge from an instrumentation or electrical certificate or associate/bachelor’s program. Interns contribute actively to their craft team, communicate effectively across organizational levels, and ask questions that support learning while respecting coworkers’ professional responsibilities.

The internship is anticipated to begin in March 2027 and continue during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. The intern works with a supervisor to establish a part-time schedule around classes and other educational obligations. The role involves shadowing and supporting experienced employees, learning refinery safety and operational practices, and assisting with maintenance and troubleshooting of refinery instrumentation and control systems.

The position is based at the Borger Refinery in Borger, Texas. The stated base pay is $28.60 per hour. The job requires completing an online assessment as part of the application process.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job-posting country.
• 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 and willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb up to 250 feet; lift up to 50 pounds; work in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks and silos; work near large, hot, high-speed machines; work around chemicals, including acids and bases; work with high-pressure and high-temperature petroleum products; work outdoors in harsh weather; perform firefighting duties; wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment; and maintain facial conditions that allow a respirator or face mask to seal properly.
• Able to read English well enough to understand technical procedures, documents, and materials.
• Willing and able to learn computer software associated with process operations.
• Complete the required online assessment within seven days of application or before the posting expiration date, whichever is earlier.
• Complete the entire application, including prescreening questions and eSignature, by the requisition closing date of November 6, 2026.
• For regular U.S. positions, must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or temporary resident under the specified statutes; temporary visa holders and applicants needing current or future sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support experienced employees while following safety, health, environmental, maintenance, and operations practices and procedures.
• Assist with repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance of refinery electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, including controllers, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and vibration equipment.
• Learn about the maintenance and configuration of Distributive Control Systems and the maintenance and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• 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.
• Assist with inspection, testing, and documentation of safety systems to meet OSHA regulations.
• Assist with pre-startup safety reviews and new project technical reviews.
• Communicate effectively across organizational levels and present information and ideas in an articulate, organized manner.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program bonus.
• 8% 401(k) company match.
• Cash Balance Account pension.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on an HDHP.
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services. Benefits listed are for certain eligible, full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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