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Instrument Tech, Rodeo Renewable Energy

Phillips 66, Hercules, CA, United States


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Instrument Technician, Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex

Repairs, installs, assembles, and troubleshoots all types of process instrumentation and some analyzers. Instrumentation includes measurement of pressure, temperature, level, flow, local recorders, controllers, indicators, and final control elements such as control valve positioners and solenoid operated valves. Analyzers may include wet basis instruments such as pH/ORP and ambient area monitors, combustion excess O2/CO, etc. The technician will work both indoors and outdoors exposed to weather elements, including climbing, lifting, confined spaces, and elevated heights. The technician must be willing and able to respond to callouts during off‑hours due to business necessity. This position is on a 4/10 work schedule, but occasional shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required based on business need.

What You’ll Do

Participate and/or plan safety processes (such as JSA’s/TSA’s) and perform safety observations to ensure all plans are in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Work with Operations and other groups to fully understand the scope, priority, and timing needed for maintenance repairs, ensuring all work completes safely, environmentally compliant, and cost‑effective.

Review work prior to start, ensuring materials, resources, information, and tools are on hand to achieve high levels of craft productivity.

Execute and complete daily and preventive maintenance work orders.

Initiate equipment defect elimination by identifying problem causes, take immediate corrective action when practical, and recommend solutions to supervisors and engineers.

Develop or modify maintenance and safety procedures related to maintenance work processes, individually or as part of a team.

Review technical manuals, procedures, and specifications (in English) to effectively perform assigned work.

Coordinate work of others, as needed.

Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as assigned.

Communicate effectively with all employee levels.

Share knowledge, skills, and expertise with associates to facilitate a high performing organization.

Work with the Environmental Department to understand and comply with regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring - Required

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Valid driver's license

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform or comply with the following:

Work overtime (including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts)

Respond to after‑hours callouts

Lift up to 50 pounds

Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos

Work safely near large, hot, high‑speed machines

Climb up to 200 feet in height; work at elevated heights

Work around chemicals, including acids and bases

Wear Nomex fire‑retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel‑toed shoes, ear/eye protection)

Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly

Ability to be on call and respond to callouts during off‑hours due to business necessity

Work outside in harsh weather conditions

Able to read, follow and understand (in English) schematics, drawings (including ladder logic), and P&ID’s

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

Completion of a certificate or degree in Instrumentation from an accredited technology school, an NCCER or ISA instrumentation certification, an accredited apprenticeship program that includes technical knowledge certification, or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a technical certification.

3 or more years of industrial maintenance experience troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing instrumentation systems and equipment with working knowledge of calibration principles, methods, and record‑keeping requirements.

5 or more years of direct work experience in a refinery and/or petrochemical plant.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

SAP/CMMS experience.

Military training and experience.

Compensation
The base pay range for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement: $37.09/hour to $57.06/hour (fully qualified journeyman). This position includes a 7.5% Variable Cash Incentive Program target, 8% 401(k) match, and Cash Balance Account pension. The position is on a 4/10 work schedule.

Benefits
Phillips 66 offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more. Participants receive access to a robust benefits portfolio designed to support employees and their families.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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