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Disclaimer: To anyone who reads this, I want you to understand EACH LOCATION IS DIFFERENT. So I can't say for certain whether the exact Philips 66 you may decide to work at may be the same or have the similar experience as I did. As of this writing, I work at a Philips in which has been family owned and raised since 1928 and still continues to stand without issues. Lastly, I would like to point out I'm working night shift here so normally it's more of cleaning duties, turning everything off right before closing, locking the place up and so forth.

Pros:
- The tasks are fairly short and easy to complete. This ranges from mopping, cleaning the bathrooms (in my case, the customers were pretty straightforward with it so it was never really an issue having to clean up a lot of feces or anything along those lines), restocking whenever customers got out drinks and snacks, cleaning up the area, cleaning the drink machines, changing the coffee, sweep outside, change trash and anything else that I may have not mention in terms of duties alone.
- It's not a difficult job and just requires a bit of time and energy.
- With the Philips I work at, when it comes to customers in general, it's either hit or miss. Literally it's either there's no customers there at one point in time or everyone is there simultaneously (which unlike most industry standard jobs, and as stated before, customers there were pretty straightforward so this meant I could be helping multiple customers out under a few minutes if not sooner, so being busy there wasn't too bad to be honest) so that being said, while it's dead (most of the time usually), you're given a bunch of free time.
- Unlike most corporate and industry standard jobs, the "mangement" system is fantastic. I place the word management in quotation marks because since the Philips I work at is family owned, no context is needed like they care about their employees so much it makes most people question their jobs.

Cons:
- I do not recommend this job if you're a person that gets bored easily and needs a bunch of tasks to do. Really you're only doing a bunch of tasks if you either forget to do what you were suppose to do later on closer towards the end of your shift or if the gas station has a drop off for drinks and chips.
- Luckily the Philips I work at does not have food stands like most gas stations would, but I want you to keep in mind chances are if you do work at a Philips 66, you'll probably have to deal with that and it can be annoying to deal with from what I was told at other Philips 66s.
- If you work at a Philips 66 connected to an auto shop like mine does, chances are you'll have to deal with shop tickets. I don't really see this as a con in my opinion since it's just something you have to do and I don't mind it but definitely for most, people will probably find this annoying.
- You may have to deal with a fair amount of homeless people throughout working there. Yes it can be annoying dealing with them and them asking you for free fountain drinks, free water and cups of ice or even asking people for money outside of the store (which in most company protocols this is obviously prohibited), but obviously keep in mind you're working at a convenience store. This is to be expected along with possibly encountering crackheads as well, I see one or two every now and then. Usually most homeless people I encounter have backpacks and such, just make sure they leave any kind of bags in the front and keep an eye for them, you just never know.
- Stealing, stealing, STEALING. I don't want to scare anyone, but as I kind of mentioned in the last con, pay attention if people come along in no more than groups of three or four or if they wear some sort of bag like backpacks or heavy clothing or anything else that may allow them to slip away with stealing. By equipping this type of clothing, a person can easily grab something off of the shelves and walk out in no time. Stealing can be a pain in the butt to deal with and can be scary depending on who you're dealing with if you caught the person committing to the act, just make sure to address the situation to the individual and inform your boss soon after the incident as to what happened and how it can be prevented in the future. I would also like to point out at the Philips I work at, there's a good history with the store so stealing is basically rare or if that even.

The company is re-organizing so we'll see how things go but for the last several years it's been evident that your' work group (area) is either in good graces with upper management or they despise you. We, for some reason, fell into the latter category. To get any type of support for our area requires kicking and screaming. As a technician we get little to zero support technical-wise from any type of department. Everything is really left to you on the ground to research, remediate, repair, and re-order. Things eventually get missed and then it falls on you (on your supervisor first though) and the slings and arrows begin to fly. They really REALLY do set people up to fail in this aspect. 
  I like all the people i work with on a daily basis and we help each other out in any way we can. We HAVE to really because anytime a plan gets created from Division offices, it'll be a mess. They have little idea whats going on and them come up with plans that dont work because we are never involved in the planning. It's "us Vs. Them" and has been for years. I don't see much changing. We put a lot of miles on our vehicles and they are not bad about letting us keep them maintained, and the trucks are decent. Tools are readily available and i've never been told no by my supervisor about buying what i need. They may want to pay for it in a certain way or suggest an alternative, but never no. Totally fine there. They need to perform a manpower study also, the equipment/ technician ratio is very off balance. I've easily four times more stations under my care than do most other areas. the only reason i know this is from traveling to training classes and talking to other techs from areas outside of my own. On that note, that's the only way you can network with other techs, there ought to be a better way for all of us to communicate regularly. 
   The company fears change in technology, advancements in technology, and upgrades at all. You use it till it falls apart and the gear is obsolete. Then order replacement parts if you can find them. Set-up for failure again! 
   the future looks bleak here, i'm not sticking around long.

Phillips 66, Mont Belvieu, Texas, Lead Operator					    January 2012 – July 2019
•	Responsible for the direction of approximate 150,000 BPD throughput of Ethane, Propane, Isobutane, Normal Butane and Gasoline
•	Monitor Foxboro DCS and PLC system performance
•	Monitor quality of products to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions as necessary. 
•	Highly knowledgeable in Ethane Butane and Gasoline treating systems
•	Control of refrigeration system, makeup of system, Solar and Steam turbines
•	Start, stop and operate engines/pumps, process controls, and related equipment
•	Highly proficient in all utility systems, ex.-water intake, boiler feed water, boilers and cooling systems
•	Lockouts, hazard alerts, hazard assessments 
•	Troubleshoot, perform maintenance and repair compressors, engines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
•	Gather and test samples in accordance with the Texas Rail Road commission
•	Key member of writing, producing and implementing policy and procedures throughout the Midstream organization company wide.   
•	Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all gas processing units and associated equipment.
•	Operation of compressors, gas processing plant, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines and other related gas processing equipment.
•	Monitor and control pressures, temperatures and flow rates to efficiency achieve desired operating results.
•	Oversee the plant personnel, contractors and maintenance activities performed by third parties.
•	Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork; participate in safety program and initiatives.
Accomplishments:  Seven years with zero recordable injuries or accidents at facility.

Working at Phillips 66 can be a challenging experience, particularly due to the toxic work environment and the constant fear of being laid off. Employees often face high levels of stress and anxiety, as the company has a reputation for implementing frequent workforce reductions and layoffs.

The culture at Phillips 66 can be described as cutthroat and competitive, with little emphasis on employee well-being or job security. The company's focus on cost-cutting measures and maximizing profits often leads to a lack of investment in employee development and support. This lack of support creates an atmosphere where employees are constantly on edge, fearing that their positions could be eliminated at any moment.

The fear of layoffs can result in a toxic work environment, as employees may resort to backstabbing and undermining one another in an attempt to secure their own positions. This can lead to a lack of teamwork and collaboration, hindering productivity and overall job satisfaction.

Furthermore, the uncertainty surrounding job stability can negatively impact employee morale and motivation. It becomes difficult for employees to fully engage in their work or take risks, as they are constantly preoccupied with the possibility of losing their jobs.

Overall, working for Phillips 66 can be a stressful and demoralizing experience due to the toxic work environment and the constant fear of being laid off. It is important for individuals considering employment with the company to carefully evaluate their ability to handle such conditions and assess whether this environment aligns with their professional goals and personal well-being.

This is a review of the savannah lubricants plant maintenance department. So I'll start with the biggest positive, it's the benefits, and from there the rest goes down hill. Maintenance pay is decent at best, when you look at what's being asked of you. So your team will consist of 3 techs(yes, 3 total! 2 on days, and 1 on nights) in a plant with over 20 tanks, pumps, gearboxes, etc. 4 different packaging lines, consisting with over 40 different types of equipment that needs continuous maintence and adjustments for operations, 3 truck off loading racks, with over 50 valves, actuators, etc. Your tasks, and crafts will include, but not limited to heavy mechanical, electrical, boiler operator, low level PM's(greasing bearings, chains, testing emergency lights, etc), locking out all  equipment for contractors, and yourself, draining oil lines, pumps, etc.....etc....  Cleaning machines that are never shutdown for proper deep cleaning, ordering parts, and materials for maintenance related tasks. Prepare for a very disorganized work culture and environment because the department doesn't have a planner, parts department, a dedicated supervisor for that department. As far as career growth? It's limited to nonexist, training is inadequate, higher up positions are filled by outside corporate yes men from various locations, and skillsets. The icing on the cake is you get to hear a billion dollar corporation complain about tiny trivial costs, at the same time bragging about record profits. If all this sounds delightful, then this is the job for you. 

A job worthy of having as long as you have a good team thats responsible in the categories of customer service and team work. You will experience several customers purchasing food and or drinks from the station also purchases of fuel such as; gasoline and/or diesel. Alcohol beverages, nicotine, CBD or THC based products even propane and a multitude of other  products are able to be purchased by customers so more than enough customer service is a priority at this job. Cleanliness of the store including stocking of all store products, floors and counters cleaned and store bathrooms clean as best as possible: APPEARANCE OF STORE IS A MUST. Always, make sure soda/water and/or tea/coffee, any other options such as; ice cream and/or slushes are filled and stocked a big thing to keep in mind is that those items are stocked matching the correct labels reconized by customers. Cook things for breakfast, lunch (especially on Sundays) and dinner for the hotcase foods normally fried foods like, fried chicken, egg rolls, catfish, fries or tater tots, corndogs and  other fried and not fried side items should be available as well as possible. Keep count of tobacco sales and keep tobacco products stocked at all times as that is a big purchase for a gas station. Be aware of your fuel stations outside and make sure they're working correctly, they're accepting cash and/or card, the pumps are working, most of all pay attention to no leaks coming from the fuel stations or around the area of the station. Always keep up on the cleanliness of the outside of the store as well; APPEARANCE OF A STORE IS A MUST. 

Choose your tolerances...
Phillips66 is a company of old traditions and work  values.  The expectation is that you will work long hours (in the office physically) and sacrifice most other things because you are paid well.  Many do make the sacrifice so there is a "crab in a barrel" type toxic sub-culture in several groups because workers are competing to be seen as valuable in order to be "favored" for reviews and promotions.  
If you are a heads down type worker you will be overloaded with work. Job training is heavily self guided and reliant on your ability to persuade others to help you. There are many silos and for the sake of self preservation, employees and teams protect and gaurd their knowledge. It benefits you to be comfortable playing politics to get what you need.  
Diversity is an area that they really struggle in.  There is ONE African/Black in top leadership in the entire company.  They talk diversity and inclusion, but do not walk it. 
COVID: The response during covid was probably the worst of any company in the industry. The CEO emphasized that Phillips is a work from work company..  The 2020 Reuters article captured it best (Google it).  
So all in all...the company pays well and offers good benefits, but there are trade offs in many other areas.  You have to decide what is most important to you. Especially if you are in the Houston Headquarters location.

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The employees at P66 are great people to work with, I have nothing but good things to say about them.

However, the management does not recognize your worth and operates on a purely political basis.  I am an I&E engineer with 28 years of experience, I know my stuff.  Any drafting that I do is done with AutoCAD.  P66 uses MicroStation, I informed them before they hired me that I had never used MicroStation before and was not experienced in it at all.  They hired me anyway saying that they would train me on MicroStation.  That training consisted of a 30 minute overview of the program and a guy that said if I had any questions I could ask him.  However, when I did have questions, he was never in his office and he was always slow to answer e-mails and messages.  P66 let me go after 3 weeks, saying that they needed someone who was very experienced in MicroStation!  I asked them why they even hired me in the first place and they would not answer me.  Later when I talked to some of the employees that I met there they told me that the upper management had someone else that they knew personally and wanted hired instead.  Letting me go was strictly a political move on my manager's part to gain favor with upper management.

The long-term employees at P66 informed me that this behavior on management's part is habitual.

Phillips66 is a great place to work for the money and benefits the company provides but the workers are divided into to main divisions, Process, which handles the day to day operations of the refinery and Mechanical, who repairs, maintains, and does some upgrade projects when required. If you are on the Process side of the workforce, the sky is the limit for upward mobility, if you are Mechanical, your prospects for advancement are more limited.  The yard is very ridgidly structured as far as scheduling and deviating from the schedule can result in being penalized. The physical environment is rough as an oil refinery is, by definition, a rough place to work. Almost all the work is outside in all kinds of weather and the plant is a 24/7/365 operation which requires call ins or shift work during weekends, holidays, nights, and whatever else operations require.  Along with the potential hazards of working in all weather conditions, you also are working with the many potential hazards of refining crude oil which include but are not limited to toxic substances, explosive or highly flammable substances, high and low temperatures and working at hieght on structures.l as well as opening heavy equipment when needed including fork lifts, trucks, man lifts, and other equipment as needed.  

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