Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement

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South Killingholme, GB

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. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors:
We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence. Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent and it’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team.

If you want work experience that really counts, consider a placement with Phillips 66. We are now looking for Mechanical Engineering students to join us for a one-year industrial placement starting in summer 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your theoretical skills into practice and gain invaluable experience within a dynamic business environment.

During your placement, you will work on specific projects alongside our experienced Mechanical Engineers. Should you do well during your time with us, you may be considered for a graduate position upon completion of your degree.

The placement provides an excellent opportunity for the candidates to commence recording experiences that contribute as evidence towards IMechE Chartered Status. We run an approved MPDS Scheme for our graduates and will provide you with a mentor throughout the placement. We will assist with all aspects to ensure your competencies are fully documented so this experience is permitted when you come to register.

Candidates will obtain an appreciation in at least 2 positions from the 4 below:

• Central Engineering Role– Join our team accountable for completion of Maintenance Project Work including equipment and piping repair, modification and replacement. This will provide an opportunity to develop your understanding of pressure vessel/heat exchanger design codes, piping design codes, project engineering & budgeting practices.
• Rotating Machinery Role– Join our team accountable for the mechanical integrity and reliability of machinery repair, modification and replacement, providing an opportunity to improve your knowledge of pumps, compressors, gas and steam turbines used on a refinery.
• Business Team Role– Working as part of a business team, you will gain experience of how maintenance and operations function as one team on a large complex industrial plant. With support you will provide technical assistance to the refinery operations & maintenance teams. Troubleshooting emergent problems on all the Business Unit mechanical assets (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipework etc.)
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