Repairman Apprentice, Ponca City Refinery
About The Position
The Repairman Apprentice works in the maintenance department at the Ponca City Refinery, repairing, altering, fabricating, removing, installing, assembling, troubleshooting, and servicing a wide variety of processing equipment. Equipment includes pumps, seals, valves, fans, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and gearboxes. Work occurs throughout the refinery, often outdoors and exposed to weather, blowing air, heat, noise, and vibration. Refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. Work may also take place at heights on vessels and towers or in confined spaces. The role is typically a straight-day job but may involve occasional shift work, turnarounds, call-outs, and mandatory overtime. Applicants who meet the qualifications must complete an online assessment within seven days of applying or before the posting expires, whichever comes first. Assessment results remain valid for one year. The starting hourly contract rate is $42.13. Future pay increases are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position is based at Phillips 66’s Ponca City Refinery in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Benefits described for certain eligible full-time employees include an annual variable cash incentive program, an 8% 401(k) company match, a cash balance pension account, medical, dental, and vision benefits, an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in an HDHP, and well-being programs and incentives.
Requirements
- Be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is posted.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Have at least one year of experience in pump repair, machining, or diesel mechanics.
- Be willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Complete the required online assessment within the stated deadline.
- For regular U.S. positions, be a U.S. citizen or national, or an eligible noncitizen with an immigration status specified in the posting; temporary visa holders and those requiring current or future work-authorization sponsorship are ineligible.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree studies in pump repair, machining, diesel mechanics, or a related field; completion of an apprenticeship or certification.
- Basic computer experience, including email, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
Responsibilities
- Install, remove, maintain, and repair rotating equipment.
- Read machine drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals to execute work assignments.
- Perform basic rigging.
- Coordinate the work of others as needed.
- Operate forklifts, man-lifts, and overhead cranes.
- Operate pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual torque equipment.
- Perform manual machining using an engine lathe, milling equipment, shaft grinding, drilling, and sawing.
- Perform laser shaft alignment.
- Remove, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical seals.
- Repair, alter, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and service refinery processing equipment.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
- 8% 401(k) company match.
- Cash Balance Account pension.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
