Welder, Borger Refinery

Phillips 66 • Borger, TX

3d • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder at the Borger Refinery performs welding operations in the shop and field for maintenance and construction. The role fabricates or repairs refinery vessels, tanks, exchangers, piping systems, and other equipment. It involves welding common refinery materials and fabricating piping from engineering drawings. The starting hourly rate is $40.03–$50.49, depending on skills and experience, with the opportunity to reach top craft pay of $54.58 per hour within 48 months. Pay and future pay changes are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The anticipated start date is January 2027; relocation assistance is not available.

Applicants must complete an online assessment within seven days of applying or before the posting expiration date, whichever comes first. Offers are contingent on successfully completing pre-employment due diligence, including a background check, hair follicle drug screen, medical, hearing, respiratory and vision exams, and agility testing. The role is based at the Borger Refinery in Borger, Texas.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions; candidates must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status eligibility requirements and must not require work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Currently hold and be able to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Able to read and understand technical procedures, documents, and materials.
• Able to learn computer software associated with process operations.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work shifts as required, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, and to work overtime.
• Willing and able to work in enclosed or confined spaces, near large hot high-speed machines, around chemicals, and outdoors in harsh weather.
• Able to climb up to 250 feet and lift up to 50 pounds; able to perform firefighting duties.
• Able to wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, use fall protection when required, and maintain facial hair/face condition so a respirator or face mask can seal properly.
• Able to work with petroleum products under high pressure and high temperature.
• Successfully complete the required online assessment and pre-employment due diligence process.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of military experience as a welder.
• Technical certification for Welder or higher, or code certification with at least two years of directly applicable equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of direct experience in a refinery and/or chemical industry.
• Two or more years of recent continuous full-time work experience.
• Experience with SAP’s Maintenance Module or another ERP maintenance module.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate or repair vessels, tanks, exchangers, piping systems, and other equipment in the field.
• Weld refinery materials including carbon steel, chrome, stainless steel, cast iron, Monel, Hastelloy, and aluminum; maintain code certification.
• Fabricate pipe spools or piping systems from engineering drawings, and lay out and fabricate stub-ins, offsets, and laterals.
• Perform weld repairs by cladding, patching, banding, and installing couplings.
• Weld in all work positions using SMAW, GTAW, and MIG processes.
• Use large hydraulic and pneumatic tools and operate motorized and manual equipment.
• Comply with required work schedules, overtime, safety procedures, and physical and environmental conditions of refinery work.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program 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 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
• Education Level: High school or GED