Welder 2nd Craft, Ponca City Refinery

Phillips 66 • Ponca City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder (2nd Craftsman) works in maintenance departments across business units at the Ponca City Refinery. The role performs certified welding and related metal fabrication, repair, and maintenance on fixed equipment and piping systems, supporting safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant refinery operations. Work is performed within a unionized, team-based environment and requires adherence to safety policies, approved welding procedures, applicable codes, and quality requirements.

The position supports routine maintenance, projects, turnarounds, and unit outages. It may involve overtime, extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and call-outs. Candidates must pass two pipe welding tests before an employment offer: 6-inch carbon steel pipe using SMAW in the 6G position, and 2-inch carbon steel pipe using GTAW in the 6G position. An online assessment is also required after application and must be completed within the stated deadline.

The tentative start date is January 2027. The job is at the Ponca City Refinery in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Relocation assistance is not available. The starting hourly contract rate is $51.81, with future pay increases determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Phillips 66 benefits for certain eligible full-time employees include an annual variable cash incentive program bonus, 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

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country; candidates for regular U.S. positions must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirements and must not require work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship or technical program.
• Oklahoma Welder Certification card.
• At least 3 years of direct welding experience in structural steel, X-ray pipe welding, and blueprint reading/piping drawings.
• At least 3 years of experience with SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (flux core), and oxy-acetylene cutting.
• Ability to use an oxy-acetylene cutting torch, arc gouger, and plasma cutter.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb up to 250 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and call-outs, and to work outdoors in harsh weather.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces such as tanks, towers, exchanger shells, drums, and other vessels; near large, hot, high-speed machines; around acids and bases; and with petroleum products under high pressure and heat.
• Ability to wear fire-retardant clothing and PPE, including steel-toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, and fall protection.
• Ability to maintain facial hair/skin condition as needed for a respirator or face mask to seal properly.
• Pass the required pipe welding tests: 6-inch carbon steel pipe using SMAW in the 6G position and 2-inch carbon steel pipe using GTAW in the 6G position.
• Complete the required online assessment within the stated deadline.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of journey-level welding experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility.
• Experience with pressure-vessel and process-piping welding, including positions 1G–6G and various materials.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and AWS codes and standards commonly used in refining applications.
• Ability to operate forklifts and man lifts.
• Safety-oriented approach and willingness to understand and follow refinery safety policies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping; structural steel; pressure vessels; tanks; and related refinery equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, P&IDs, and weld procedures to determine work requirements and appropriate weld processes.
• Set up and operate SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting equipment according to applicable codes and site procedures.
• Prepare work surfaces and materials through fit-up, beveling, grinding, and alignment to achieve proper weld joint geometry.
• Perform layout and measurement to ensure accurate fit and installation of fabricated components.
• Coordinate with inspectors, planners, and supervisors to complete welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications and quality requirements.
• Support turnarounds, unit outages, projects, and routine maintenance, including extended hours and overtime as required.
• Use appropriate rigging and lifting techniques to move materials and equipment safely with other crafts.
• Maintain tools, welding machines, leads, torches, and PPE in safe working condition and report deficiencies promptly.
• Complete weld maps, repair records, time reports, permits, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses, pre-job briefings, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
• Follow refinery safety, health, environmental, and process safety procedures, including hot work permitting, lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, line breaking, and hazard communication.
• Collaborate with other craft personnel and operations to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Work overtime when needed.

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 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