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Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Tremley Point

Phillips 66 · Linden, NJ

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$81k–$132k
Travel
15%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
18+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Phillips 66 (chemicals) in Linden, NJ.

They ask for
18+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, SAP, EHS / safety
Base pay
$81k–$132k
Day to day
about 15% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k. This one lists $81k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 31 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
More than usual (18+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 53%
  • ✓ PLC 47%
  • Welding 31%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 28%
  • FDA / GMP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 18+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 45 lbs

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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, whichever is earlier.

What You’ll Bring – Required

  • ✓Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
  • ✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent or greater.
  • ✓Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • ✓Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • ✓Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
  • ✓Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
  • ✓Climb up to 50 feet using inclined and vertical steps/ladders.
  • ✓Lift up to 45 pounds.
  • ✓Bend, kneel, knee-stand, and squat for up to 30 minutes at a time.
  • ✓Sit and stand for prolonged periods of more than 2 hours at a time, according to job demands.
  • ✓Work outside in harsh weather conditions.
  • ✓Work alone a high percentage of the time.
  • ✓Travel up to 15% of the time
  • ✓Respond to emergency calls as needed and/or perform firefighting duties
  • ✓Work overtime on an as-needed basis.
  • ✓Work with chemicals, bases, and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat.
  • ✓Wear required personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing, steel-toe shoes, and hearing and eye protection.
  • ✓Maintain facial hair in a manner that allows a respirator or face mask to seal properly (i.e. to be clean shaven)
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Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician , you will play a key role in safely operating and maintaining Phillips 66 pipeline assets in and around Tremley Point, New Jersey. You will support measurement equipment calibration, pipeline maintenance, leak and spill response, and construction, maintenance, and mechanical integrity projects while maintaining compliance with applicable DOT and OSHA requirements.

This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the

What You’ll Do

  • •Provide technical support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating equipment.
  • •Perform planned maintenance checks, calibrate measurement equipment, and submit required reports on time.
  • •Assist with pump tear-down and rebuild inspections, new pump installations, and rotating equipment reliability initiatives.
  • •Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and unsafe conditions.
  • •Maintain technical and administrative records, including drawings, prints, and project reports.
  • •Repair minor electrical issues and troubleshoot motor control circuits.
  • •Respond to emergencies, participate in emergency response, and perform firefighting duties as required.
  • •Supervise, direct, and train contract crews while promoting teamwork across the area of responsibility.
  • •Participate in Safety Action Plans and complete all required safety and regulatory training.
  • •Maintain effective spare-parts inventory and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
  • •Read and interpret pump curves and P&IDs (process and instrumentation diagrams).
  • •Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

  • +Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation, or Industrial Electronics.
  • +Four or more years of relevant industry experience in midstream, pipelines, or terminals, or equivalent military experience.
  • +Four or more years of experience with electrical power and components, digital and analog circuitry, one-line drawings and schematics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rosemount transmitters, OMNI flow computers, and mechanical and rotating equipment.
  • +Intermediate or greater proficiency using Microsoft Office and SAP.

Midstream

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

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

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