Senior Mechanical Engineer, Turnaround

Sr. Mechanical Engineer providing engineering support for turnarounds at Phillips 66.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFerndale • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,300 - $172,700 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mechanical engineering support to the turnaround organization
Own the Engineering and Design process for all expense projects for all turnaround scopes past FEL-1
Assist the refinery with scope categorization and risk ranking of the requested scope
Lead the design and implementation of mechanical solutions for fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and tanks
Analyze complex engineering challenges, develop and refine equipment specifications, and oversee installation, operation, and maintenance activities to ensure reliability and compliance
Serve as a lead technical resource in Turnaround scope development, planning, and execution
Manage and supervise the piping design process for turnaround scope
Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and best practices, participate in professional society activities, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes and standards
Develop and review repair plans, support the Mechanical Integrity Team, and ensure all team members and contractors are properly trained
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence to drive the reliability and performance of refinery assets while supporting broader organizational goals

What you’ll need

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline
3 or more years of engineering experience in maintenance and turnarounds
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Possess a valid driver's license
Must be willing and able to travel up to 5%
Must be willing and able to operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads
Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties
Transport articles up to 50 pounds
Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment
Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringdesign processscope categorizationrisk rankingpiping designequipment specificationsinstallationoperationmaintenancerepair plans

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementsafety culturecontinuous improvementtechnical excellence

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringTransportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)