Process Operator (Assistant Operator), Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66•Ferndale, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator (Assistant Operator), Ferndale Refinery will work independently and with other personnel to maintain and operate equipment and processes in the refinery. Some of the processes involved use hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Typical working conditions include: outside weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration and occasionally working from heights and confined spaces. Operators must follow safe work practices including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, Operators perform various duties required to keep their assigned processing unit/area operating safely and at specified production/run rates. The anticipated start date for this position is November 2026. 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 (July 25th, 2026), whichever is earlier.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Possess or can qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
Work a rotating shift schedule, including but not limited to days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Work overtime
Read technical procedures and materials in English
Learn computer software associated with process operations
Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
Work near large, hot, high speed machines
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment including but not limited to items such as protective toe footwear, ear and eye protection, head protection, fall protection, and hand 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)
Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
Climb up to 200 feet in height
Lift up to 50 pounds
Perform firefighting duties
Work outside in harsh weather conditions

Nice To Haves

1+ years of direct experience working as a process operator in a refinery, chemical plant, power plant, nuclear plant, wastewater treatment plant, or other industrial manufacturing facility
Completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher in Process Technology from an accredited school by date of hire
Record of formal emergency response training within the last 24 months

Responsibilities

Demonstrating awareness and commitment to safety
Maintaining equipment and operations
Taking samples/readings of various process streams
Operating unit consoles
Monitoring and observing assigned area for abnormal conditions and emergency situations
Working with outside contractors and agencies
Participating in safety reviews
Following safety processes and procedures
Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit
Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment
Serving on the emergency response fire brigade
Completing assigned training
Participating in training refreshers
Upholding company values, understanding and implementing all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets the required standards