Graduate Engineer, Mechanical

Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment, and we call our cultural mindset "Our Energy in Action", which is defined through four behaviours: working for the greater good, cultivating an environment of trust, seeking different perspectives and pursuing excellence.

We are currently recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the Phillips 66 PREP graduate programme. It is a structured, multi‑year development journey that provides high‑potential graduates real accountability from day one, with rotations across key business areas, hands‑on project ownership and direct exposure to senior leaders. Through technical training, professional development and mentoring, PREP accelerates your growth into a well‑rounded energy professional, ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and the future of lower‑carbon energy. You will also be invited to an IMechE accredited MPDS scheme, designed to help you become a Chartered Engineer as soon as possible. You will be challenged and stretched but also supported and trusted at every step by a trained mentor who ensures you complete your training while adding value to our dynamic business.

Responsibilities

• Focus on long‑term reliability improvements, justifying and recommending reliability projects and equipment enhancements.
• Set the optimal scope for repairs during shutdowns to ensure equipment captures the whole market during the next mission period.
• Provide technical support, assisting operations with troubleshooting and recommending corrective action.
• Understand, evaluate and forecast equipment degradation mechanisms to decide future repair scopes.
• Evaluate found equipment condition, conduct fitness‑for‑service calculations using hand calculations or finite‑element analysis to ensure equipment is fit for service.
• Re‑rate discipline‑specific equipment for potential increased production capacity.
• Gain appreciation for non‑discipline‑specific equipment and understand the roles other departments play in a complex 24/7 operating refinery.

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive self‑starter.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with the drive and energy to lead and influence change.
• Team player able to work with and influence others.
• Confidence to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to analyse problems and create innovative solutions.

Requirements / Key Skills

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards Chartered status.
• Good engineering and technical knowledge.
• Competent IT knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safety awareness.

Benefits

• Opportunity to integrate and learn from a wealth of experience at the Humber Refinery and sister refineries in the United States.
• Competitive compensation package, pension, health insurance, flexible work with performance‑related bonus and share incentive plan.
• Generous relocation package.
• Free on‑site gym and free lunches.

To Be Considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre‑screening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 05/31/2026. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.