Specialist I, Lab Chemist, Sweeny Refinery

Phillips 66 • Sweeny, TX

2d • $102,600 - $125,400 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Specialist I, Lab Chemist at Phillips 66, you will help ensure laboratory products, services, and processes meet established quality and regulatory standards. You will work with technical and operational partners to evaluate results, strengthen procedures, and support reliable, compliant performance. The role offers hands-on quality assurance work, exposure to continuous improvement, and the opportunity to provide practical guidance that helps the organization operate with confidence.

The position is based at the Sweeny Refinery in Old Ocean, Texas. The refinery processes heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and some light, low-sulfur crude oil, and produces transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, heating oil, and petroleum coke.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under the eligibility conditions stated in the posting; candidates needing current or future work authorization sponsorship are not eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory testing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to operate a company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 5%.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to transport articles up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to maintain the face daily for proper respirator or face-mask seal, including being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven where needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of laboratory experience within the energy industry.
• Working knowledge of environmental water testing.
• 4 to 6 months of experience coordinating the work of others.
• Experience in laboratory quality assurance, testing, inspection, or validation.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training or using learning management systems.
• Experience using electronic quality or compliance reporting tools and structured data analysis methods.
• Experience providing technical guidance on quality processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, processes, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with quality management software and testing tools.
• Knowledge of quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and quality control chart analysis.
• Experience with Six Sigma analysis.
• Experience with policy and procedure management.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory quality assurance tests, interpret results, and identify corrective actions to confirm specifications and conformance.
• Plan and coordinate testing and inspections for laboratory processes and activities, monitor results, and follow through on corrective actions and continuous improvement work.
• Design and execute activities that generate evidence for validating new and existing quality assurance test methods and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to identify trends, monitor defect rates, evaluate process effectiveness, and support clear decisions.
• Develop, test, and maintain procedures, guidelines, and quality documentation that support internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Identify and escalate noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or codes of conduct, and help track actions through completion.
• Develop and deliver technical training using established content, and create learning materials when gaps in methods, tools, or programs are identified.
• Partner across professional teams to resolve quality issues, share information, provide technical guidance, and maintain trusted working relationships.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) 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 enrolled in an HDHP.
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.

What This Job Offers

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