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The Shift Team Lead , Billings Refinery works under the general guidance of the Process Supervisor. The primary role of the Shift Supervisor is to advise, coordinate, authorize, follow up, and supervise Operations Department personnel.
Responsibilities May Include:
Controlling operating areas at planned rates and taking direct action if a deviation should occur in planned rates and instructions.
Directing the day-to-day activity of operators on your assigned crew, including scheduling work assignments, monitoring the operator training process, and assisting with training as necessary.
Understanding & enforcing policies and procedures.
Reviewing and following guidelines as written by the Process Supervisors.
Responding to all emergencies.
Handling and resolving environmental issues (e.g., flaring, releases, odors, community complaints, etc.)
Making proper notifications (to Superintendent, Process Supervisors, Engineers, Reliability, Environmental, Maintenance, Safety, etc.) concerning injuries, emergencies, environmental upsets, including flaring, rate deviations, and unit upsets.
Guiding, counseling, and motivating operators in the field.
Promoting safety awareness, conducting safety meetings, and complying with relevant management standards; investigating all incidents that occur on your assigned shift.
Authorizing critical permits (hot work permits, confined space); auditing critical work in process.
Handling aspects of scheduling (schedule changes, overtime, etc.)
Approving callout of maintenance on off-hours/weekends and following up on maintenance work to see that maintenance is done in a timely manner.
Training on other process unit areas outside of expertise.
Required Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license
5 or more years of direct operations experience in a refinery or a related industry
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform and comply with the following:
Work at least a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes weekends and holidays (generally work 48 hours one week, 36 hours the next, rotating between days and nights)
Work overtime
Be on call 24/7/365
Respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
Transport articles up to 50 pounds
Frequent standing and walking (infrequently on ice and occasionally on water or slippery surfaces)
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Wear 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)
Travel up to 5% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
1 or more years of direct Supervisory experience
1 or more years of DCS experience or equivalent
Proficient (perform the skill with limited assistance) with SAP
Proficient (perform the skill with limited assistance) in Microsoft Word
Ability to coordinate and provide leadership for multiple issues and prioritize them appropriately
Ability to handle emergencies in an effective manner
Ability to read, understand, and execute facility operating procedures
Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and to solve operational problems
Ability to operate computer control equipment
Ability to work as a member of a team to resolve problems and plan work
Commitment to follow established safety procedures
Accepts ownership and delivers on commitments
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Problem-solving ability
The Billings Refinery is located in Billings, Montana. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of Canadian heavy, high-sulfur crude oil delivered by pipeline, and domestic crude oil delivered by truck. With the startup of a new vacuum distillation unit in 2017, the refinery has 100 percent heavy crude processing capability. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels and petroleum coke. Finished petroleum products are distributed by pipeline, rail car and truck. Pipelines transport most of the refined products to markets in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and Washington.
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
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards (http://hr.phillips66.com) .
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. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. 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.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
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 08/21/2025 .
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