Lab Technician, Ferndale Refinery

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The Technician, Lab   performs tasks related to the completion of routine and non-routine testing within the lab. This includes, but is not limited to, the day-to-day process samples, QA/QC samples, and all finished product testing and certification.    What You’ll Do:

Participation in the laboratory safety program

Assist in the execution of all laboratory control testing and reporting

Calibration and standardization of various test equipment and reagents

Develops and maintains skills related to safety methods, SOP's, and LIMS system

Monitors and maintains inventory of reagents and instrument equipment consumables

Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment

Routine testing of process samples and certification of final products

What You’ll Bring – Required

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

High school diploma or GED

Possess a valid Driver's License

Possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

To work rotating 12-hour shifts that include nightshift, weekends and holidays

To work paid overtime shifts to cover sick calls and vacation relief.

To work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines

To climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height

To transport articles of up to 50 pounds

To work around chemicals, including acids and bases

To work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat

To work outside in harsh weather conditions

To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)

To 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)

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or other science related field with chemical laboratory program components.

Completed college level General Chemistry series and Organic Chemistry series

2+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry

LIMS experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to work

Compensation Range  The starting pay for this role is $89,481 annually (before overtime) with a 7.5% annual bonus target.   At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.   The  Ferndale Refinery is located on Puget Sound in Ferndale, Washington, approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation and hydrodesulfurization units. It processes a variety crude oils, including Alaskan North Slope, Canadian and other foreign and U.S. shale crudes, primarily delivered via marine vessel and pipeline. Within the refinery is a rail car crude oil receiving facility with a capacity of 30,000 BPD. This offloading facility, owned by Phillips 66 Partners, makes the receipt of additional crude by rail car possible. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include residual fuel oil, which is supplied to the northwest marine