Area Inspector, Wood Rivery Refinery

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The Area Inspector is responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of fixed equipment and piping in the refinery by performing required inspections at timely intervals. Inspectors examine, inspect, collect information, and evaluate inspection data. They also provide recommendations under the guidance of an Inspection Supervisor or Chief Inspector.

Responsibilities May Include:

Performing and coordinating required inspections of piping and equipment.

Identifying equipment and piping needing repair and/or replacement.

Issuing welding and inspection requirements for new and replacement equipment.

Choosing the correct non-destructive examination (NDE) technology and applications.

Directing NDE crews performing ultrasonic and radiographic testing, and other inspection technologies.

Reviewing X-ray and other NDE data.

Reviewing engineering packages for new installations.

Participating in turnaround inspections.

Approving repairs as well as supplying QA/QC on all work completed within their area/zone.

Writing detailed inspection and turnaround reports and maintaining files and documentation.

Presenting findings to the operations, mechanical, technical, and management teams.

Updating equipment inspection records.

Required Qualifications:

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Must have a valid driver's license

Must be at least 18 years of age

Hold at least one of the following certifications:

American Petroleum Institute API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certificate

American Petroleum Institute API-570 Piping Inspector certificate

Must be willing and able to perform/comply with the following:

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

Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean-shaven)

Working outdoors and possibly in inclement weather conditions

Lift (raise and transport 50 pounds), bend, stoop, perform moderate manual labor, work in confined spaces, climb, and work at various levels above the ground

Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred Qualifications:

5 or more years of direct experience as an inspector

5 or more years of direct experience in the petroleum, chemical, or similar industry

Prior owner-user inspection experience

Experience using common inspection software applications (e.g., PCMS, UltraPipe, EMPRV, API-RBI, and SAP)

Training or experience in applying the following:

API-571 damage mechanisms; and

API-579 fitness for service; and

API-580 / 581 risk-based inspection

Knowledgeable in standard non-destructive examination (NDE) methods

Knowledgeable in visual welding inspection

Must be willing and able to perform/comply with the following:

Minimum (1) API Certification (API 510, 570, or 653)

Additional API certifications

AWS CWI Certification

Associate's Degree / Trade Certification

Basic knowledge in metallurgy and welding

Ability to interpret detailed fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, and P&ID Knowledgeable and conversant in damage mechanisms that affect refinery equipment including fundamentals of corrosion and basic forms of corrosion

Basic knowledge of risk-based inspection methodologies and how to utilize methodologies

Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, and PCMS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and issues to an audience with widely varying technical background

The Wood River Refinery is located in Roxana, Illinois, about 15 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, low-sulfur; heavy, high sulfur; and high-acid crude oil. The crude supply is sourced domestically or from Canada. Wood River produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, asphalt and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline, rail car, barge and truck and are shipped to markets throughout the Midcontinent region.

The base pay range for this role is $108,900 – $156,500 depending on a candidate's relevant work experience and education.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus

8% 401k company match

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP

Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

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To be considered

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 07/20/2025 .

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.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer