Electrical Engineer Industrial Placement

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future   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.

Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement

If you want work experience that really counts, consider a placement with Phillips 66.  We are now looking for a student who is working towards a degree in an Electrical Engineering or similar electrically biased degree subject to join us for a one-year industrial placement starting summer 2027.

Your time will be spent working on specific reliability focused projects alongside our experienced Electrical Engineers and Specialists.  You will be assisting with the provision of Electrical Engineering support on the refinery.

As an Electrical Engineering placement student you will get the opportunity to work on a variety of real-life projects within the Electrical Engineering field. You will get to work alongside our experts on a broad range of technology used within the process industry sector including electrical protection devices, electrical infrastructure and electrical monitoring systems.  There will also be interfaces to distributed control systems, industrial networking and cyber security. The placement is designed to help you gain the essential and transferable skills to have a successful career in your chosen industry.

Your assignment will be spent with The Electrical Engineering Team.  Please indicate in your cover letter which of your specialisms makes you a good candidate for this role.

Should you do well during your time with us, you may be considered for a graduate position upon completion of your degree.

Qualifications and Education

You are a motivated and proactive student who relishes a challenge, as well as having an interest in Electrical Engineering in the Energy Sector

Working towards a minimum 2:1 in Electrical Engineering or similar electrically biased degree subject.

Good engineering/technical knowledge

We really value previous work experience gained through industrial summer placements, internships, and work experience. Make sure you tell us about this if you have it, particularly where you have developed your team-working, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

What are we looking for?

Good communication skills (written and verbal),

Able to apply knowledge to real-life challenges and create innovative solutions

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Good safety awareness

Self-organizing to meet deadlines and deliver on projects

Confidence to work on your own initiative

Logical approach to problem solving

Ideally, you will have completed some previous work experience or held a part time position successfully

Opportunity to get real industrial experience with responsibility and accountability

Ability to integrate and learn from experienced engineers

Career guidance and professional development support

Opportunity to become part of our Early Careers Network and take part in fun, informative and social activities

Free