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Rotating Equipment Mechanic / Machinist - Los Angeles Refinery


Company : Phillips 66


Location : Los Angeles, CA


Created : 2025-11-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our 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, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' in 2021. Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow by visiting . The Maintenance Mechanic - Rotating Equipment Mechanic / Machinist , Los Angeles Refinery is responsible for servicing refinery equipment and systems, both in the machine shop and in the field. All work must be performed in a safe and efficient manner under the general direction of the Mechanical Supervisors. The crafts person is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing a wide variety of equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, turbines, compressors, blowers, gear boxes, fans, conveyors, valves, and hydraulic systems. The Rotating Equipment Mechanic / Machinist is expected to remove and install equipment, fabricate parts and assemblies, measure and record fits and clearances, and work together with other Maintenance Crafts to complete specific tasks. Responsibilities May Include: Applying knowledge and experience with precision tools such as micrometers, feeler gages, torque wrench, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, etc. Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings Disassembling equipment, recording as-found and as-left measurements, clearances, and/or tolerances and reassembling machinery Utilizing crane signaling and proper rigging technique Completing safety observations and stopping any unsafe work immediately Demonstrating the ability to work alone or in a team and demonstrating techniques to apprentices and occasionally assisting other trades and contractors when required Communicating effectively with Supervisors, Operations and other Maintenance Craft Ensuring all work is completed in a safe, environmentally-compliant, and cost effective manner Initiating equipment defect elimination by identifying potential problems, taking immediate corrective action when practical, and recommending solutions to supervisors and engineers Reviewing drawings, procedures, and specifications to effectively perform assigned work Sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise to facilitate a high performing organization Required Qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the job posting country 18 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED equivalent Maintain a valid driver's license 5 or more years of mechanical experience Currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to employment start date. Note: information regarding TWIC qualification standards may be found at Must be willing and able, with or without accommodation, to perform/comply with the following: Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) Work overtime (including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts) and respond to after-hours callouts Climb, bend, lift, and perform a wide variety of physical activities Work at elevated heights Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and fan enclosures Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines Work around chemicals, including acids and bases Work outside in any given weather condition Preferred Qualifications: 5 or more years of mechanical experience in refineries and/or chemical plants 5 or more years of Machinist experience (lathe, mill, metal work, balance machine, vertical turning lathe (VTL), horizontal bore machine (HBM), etc.) Associate's Degree in technical field or completion of an apprenticeship, formal training or trade program Certifications (examples: NCCER or equivalent, NCCCO, SCBA, etc.) Experience with refinery maintenance, turnaround, and/or shutdown work Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify corrective action, and analyze/document complex inspection and repair information Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP applications Military training/experience The tentative start date for this position is February 2024. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. The Los Angeles Refinery consists of two linked facilities located five miles apart in Carson and Wilmington, California. The Carson facility processes crude oil, and the Wilmington facility upgrades the intermediate products to finished products. The facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking and delayed coking units. The refinery processes mainly heavy, high-sulfur crude oil. It receives domestic crude oil by pipeline from California, Canadian crude via rail, and both foreign and domestic crude oil by tanker through a third-party terminal in the Port of Long Beach. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The refinery produces CARB-grade gasoline. Other products include petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed to California, Nevada and Arizona by pipeline and truck. Benefits At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards can be found here or at . Compensation The starting hourly contract rate for this position is $55.13. Future pay increases will be based on the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible for the Phillips 66 geographic differential pay program. Details and terms to be conveyed in offer of employment. To be Considered for this Position: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of November 6, 2023 . Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00). This Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Ordinance. Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Requisition ID: 58311 Location: California - Los Angeles Job Field: Maintenance Division : Los Angeles Refinery Technical Req : No