Machinist / Millwright, Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66•Ferndale, WA

70d

About The Position

The Millwright / Machinist, Ferndale Refinery is primarily responsible for the maintenance of rotating equipment in the refinery including troubleshooting, mechanical repair, replacement, alteration, and preventative maintenance. Rotating equipment assets include centrifugal pumps, Sundyne pumps, fans, gearboxes, turbines, seal systems, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, injection pumps, etc. This position utilizes various hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, mobile equipment, specialty shop tools, lathes, mills, balancing machines, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This position is on a 4/10 work schedule. The work is split between outdoor work and shop work, both in an industrial environment. The employee must possess the fitness and ability to perform the tasks safely and responsibly under normal supervision. The tasks listed below are typical, but do not limit assignments. 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 (March 1, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) if selected. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Travel up to 5% of the time
Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Be on call 24/7/365
Respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
Transport articles up to 50 pounds
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
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)

Nice To Haves

Journey-level certification in millwright or machinist disciplines from either a registered apprenticeship program or NCCER training program
5 years or more of direct experience performing work as millwright or machinist craft in an industrial environment
10 or more years as a journey-level millwright or machinist working on rotating equipment in a refining or petrochemical industry
Experience working while in supplied air
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics, pump API tolerances, and API 697 Repair Standards
Ability to read and interpret manuals, procedures, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, as well as create isometric and plan view sketches
Ability to effectively communicate with others including collaborative interpersonal skills, providing clear explanations, constructive listening, understanding instructions, and asking questions as appropriate
Effective written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information
Knowledge of SAP scheduling, and CAD applications
Proficient in MS Office
Strong and effective communication skills (written and verbal) in both individual and group settings
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
Knowledge of safe work practices

Responsibilities

Demonstrating a commitment to safety and health excellence through strong personal engagement, recognizing and stopping unsafe behavior, recognizing and eliminating safety hazards, following safe practices and procedures, and striving for continuous improvement of safety in the refinery
Performing pump, compressor, turbine, gearboxes, and fan repairs and overhauls
Making repairs that alleviate problems and improve bad actors
Basic troubleshooting of pumps, turbines, compressors, gearboxes, API seal systems, and fans
Performing turbine trips and make adjustments on trip mechanisms
Ability to balance equipment using accepted tolerances
Assembling and disassembling equipment, while taking required measurements, and making judgement calls on repairs based on those readings
Machining sleeves, bushings, and wear rings based on measurements from as found equipment or drawings
Using manuals, drawings, and standards to repair equipment and make basic upgrades to improve equipment as overhauls occur in the shop
Taking field measurements of pump, base, and piping and making suggestions for improvements prior to re-install
Being a self-driven employee, with the ability to find information and solve problems independently, by offering solutions to difficult scenarios or making basic improvements on your own
Working effectively in teams or alone and in the field or the shop

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards.
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