Instrument Technician, Lake Charles Refinery

February 24, 2026

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The Instrument Technician, Lake Charles Refinery works in the maintenance department of the refinery. The positions are straight day jobs, subject to occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs and mandatory overtime. Instrument Technicians are responsible for the installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of refinery process control instrumentation. This work takes place in all areas of the refinery, outside exposed to the weather elements and to blowing air, heat, noise and vibration. The refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. The work may take place at heights on vessels and towers and/or in confined spaces This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (February 15, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year. What You’ll Do <li>Installing, removing, calibrating and repairing of refinery electronic digital and analog and pneumatic process control instruments</li>
<li>Installing and maintaining on-line analyzers</li>
<li>Tuning Instrument control loops</li>
<li>Testing and maintaining Instrument Safety Systems</li>
<li>Troubleshooting, maintaining and overhauling process control valves</li>
<li>Fabricating small diameter instrument tubing</li>
<li>Testing and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers</li>
<li>Preparing schematic drawings, sketches and reports to reflect activities</li>
<li>Coordinating work of others as needed</li>
<li>Assuring compliance with all company policies and procedures and training requirements</li> What You’ll Bring - Required <li>Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions</li>
<li>High School Diploma or GED equivalent</li>
<li>Valid driver's license</li>
<li>3 or more years of experience as a journeyman level Instrument Craftsperson in an oil refinery, chemical process, electric utility, electrical distribution equipment testing or similar facility</li>
<li>Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at </li>
<li>Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: Lift up to 50 pounds
Climb up to 285 feet in height
Work near large, hot, high-speed machines
Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos
Work overtime
Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
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)
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (including but not limited to items such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection, fall protection)
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases, that may be under high pressure
Read at a level to understand safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, and instruction manuals written in English </li> What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred <li>Completion of an industrial instrument craft apprenticeship or a relevant Associate’s degree</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information</li>
<li>Proficiency in computer usage basics including e-mail, Windows navigation, SAP</li> Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting 2nd class Craft Worker rate is currently $49.44 per hour. The 1st class Craft Worker rate is currently $52.54 per hour. Benefits include 8% 401k match, Cash Balance Account pension, and 7.5% annual cash bonus target. The Lake Charles Refinery is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. Facilities also include a specialty coker and calciner. The refinery processes a mixture of light to heavy, low- and high sulfur and low- and high-acid crude oils. It receives domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil through truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals, including the Beaumont and Clifton Ridge terminals and the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Lake Charles produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include off-road diesel, home heating oil, feedstock for our Excel Paralubes joint venture, specialty graphite petroleum coke and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed in the southeastern and eastern United States by truck, rail car, barge or pipelines and exported to Latin America and West Africa. 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: <li>Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus</li>
<li>8% 401k company match</li>
<li>Cash Balance Account pension</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP</li>
<li>Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services</li>

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