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Jan 25
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Phillips 66 Proud to Partner Header

Partner Profile | Phillips 66 2> By | Employer Partners | No Comments

Phillips 66 Humber Refinery, is located within North Lincolnshire and is one of the most complex refineries in the P66 portfolio. A diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company, with a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining and Marketing and Specialities businesses. Phillips 66 processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally.

Phillips 66 produce around 14 million litres of petrol every year, processing some 221,000 barrels of oil a day and employing around 1,100 onsite workers. They offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to enter the engineering and technology industries whilst helping the global economy thrive.

Phillips 66 work closely with the ENL UTC, to offer work experience placements and apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of engineering disciplines. Our students have the unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, enabling them to explore, evaluate and justify the best solutions to real-world engineering problems.

“Partnership work like this is essential to help deliver well rounded, qualified and experienced young people; our employees of the future. It’s great to work with such a proactive school as the ENL UTC.”

  • Web address: phillips66.co.uk
  • Example Jobs: Engineering, Mechanical and Instrumentation Apprenticeships, Controls Systems Specialist, Environmental and Project Engineers and Instrumentation Technicians
  • Location: Their Humber Refinery, is based in South Killingholme, Immingham
  • Engagement: Phillips 66 work closely with the ENL UTC all year round and have helped to support through;
    • Staff outset days. Where our staff visit their site to find out about opportunities in industry and about what employers are looking for in their workforce
    • Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
    • Onsite visits for students
    • Work placements offered to selected students
    • School courtyard equipment sponsored by Phillips 66
    • Greenpower Formula 24 race sponsorship and guidance
    • Curriculum support
    • Industry projects designed specifically for our students

Want to meet the Phillips 66 team and get a head start on your future career?

Follow the buttons below to find out more about Phillips 66 or join us at one of our upcoming open events to start the conversation.

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Dec 01
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Humber UTC Student Leadership Team

Student Leadership Team 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

Who they are
The Student Leadership Team had to apply and be interviewed in order to become a part of the team. We currently have 10 members who were carefully selected through an application and interview process across 4 different year groups. Student leaders act as ambassadors both inside and outside of the UTC, to both fellow students and also engage with businesses outside of the UTC.

What they do
The Student Leadership team take on ideas from the Student body and turn them into a reality. They act as ambassadors for other students and are a voice for the student body. Student leaders work with companies and members of staff to support them within their roles. They are involved in doing presentations to businesses and also other stakeholders to promote the work of the UTC. They are professional and approachable and work for the good of the UTC. Each member of the Student Leadership Team member has their own unique role and responsibilities within the team including business engagement, supporting with the curriculum in year 12 and 13 and they are also looking at a social media strategy to promote the work of the UTC. Student members attend regular meetings which they manage and structure themselves with agendas and items to be discussed.

Benefits of being on the Student Leadership Team
Being on the Student Leadership Team is a very exciting opportunity for our students to be involved in. It allows students the experience of finding out more about how a school and businesses work and function. It is good for students to use on their CV or job applications as a position of responsibility. Student leaders have enhanced communication skills as they are often involved in presenting to businesses or to other stakeholders and are also able to negotiate and input to debates. Students develop their soft skills as they are involved in working together as a team and develop resilience as they work through problems together. Students who have been on the students leadership team say they get additional experiences and opportunities that they wouldn’t normally get, including the chance to network with businesses and be involved in the planning and delivery of events. The first student leadership team meeting took place at the boardroom of Phillips 66 which was a fantastic experience for them to be involved in.

Nov 29
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Mechanical Engineer Career Profile 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

Job title: Mechanical Engineer

Job description:

Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles.

They can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.

Most industries rely on a form of mechanical systems and mechanical engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines. Due to this, there are employment opportunities in a range of sectors, including:

  • aerospace
  • automotive
  • biomedical
  • construction
  • manufacturing
  • power
  • railway.

Mechanical engineers can be involved in the management of people, projects and resources, as well as the development and use of new materials and technologies.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Projects that mechanical engineers work on can vary significantly, from researching and developing medical products (such as mechanical hearts), to improving production processes in large oil refineries or designing services within buildings.

Across all sectors, your tasks generally include:

  • designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability
  • developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines
  • developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs
  • discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers
  • making sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments
  • managing projects using engineering principles and techniques
  • planning and designing new production processes
  • producing details of specifications and outline designs
  • recommending modifications following prototype test results
  • using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modelling and computer-aided design
  • considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
  • working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering sector
  • monitoring and commissioning plant and systems.

Entry requirements (and preferences):

 To get into mechanical engineering you will usually be required to have a degree. Relevant subjects include:

  • aeronautical engineering
  • agricultural engineering
  • computer-aided engineering
  • engineering science
  • manufacturing engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • nuclear enginerring.

A good honours degree is usually required, although some employers place as much emphasis on people skills and commercial awareness as on class of degree.

A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not essential but it can be useful, especially if your first degree is not in an engineering or other related subject. Masters are available in subjects such as:

  • computer aided engineering
  • design engineering
  • manufacturing engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • medical engineering.

It is useful if your first degree or Masters is accredited by a relevant professional body, such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), as it can help you to achieve the status of chartered engineer at a later date. Details of accredited courses are available at Engineering Council – Accredited Course Search.

It is possible to enter the career as a trainee with a HND or foundation degree. Relevant subjects include engineering and mechanical engineering.

You could become an engineering technician without a degree, HND or foundation degree but would need to build up the necessary skills and knowledge, and possibly take higher qualifications, to work up to the role of mechanical engineer.

Fluency in a second language may be helpful for dealing with international offices or clients, depending on the type of industry.

Find out about employers before your final year and make contact with them at engineering recruitment fairs.

It is also useful to get student membership with a professional body, to keep up to date with developments in the industry and to start making contacts. Relevant organisations include:

Salary:

  • Starting salaries for mechanical engineers and for those on graduate training schemes are in the range of £20,000 to £28,000.
  • With experience this can increase to between £25,000 and £35,000. At a mid-level for lead or principle engineers salaries are around £35,000 to £50,000.
  • When a senior level is reached, such as chief engineer, salaries of £45,000 to £60,000+ can be achieved.

Salaries vary from company to company and some sectors attract higher salaries, according to demand.

Nov 15
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Student life at the UTC – Manda Mulaya 2> By | Students Say | No Comments

What is different at the UTC compared to a normal school?
A good thing about the UTC is that everyone here can do the same lessons but you are allowed to be independent – for example, in product design, all students can work independently and differently. There are more opportunities to be creative, which was lacking in my previous school. Here students can stand out through their own creativity and individuality!
What trips do you go on, and what do you think of them?
I recently went on the year 10 trip to RAF Scampton which was an eye-opener, learning about the history of the RAF – so much so that I will definitely remember the experience for a long time! Going on trips helps to merge the ‘real’ world with UTC life.
Normally when you start a new school you are with people that you don’t know. It was really good to go to RAF Scampton as you were put into groups with other people that you didn’t know too. It was a good way to open up and start to develop friendships with different people. We spent a lot of time learning to work as part of a team with new people, developing communication skills.
What do you do on/like about Wednesday afternoons?
I like the fact that every Wednesday afternoon at the UTC, they invite partner employees in to talk about their companies and their job roles. It’s good to get to speak to people who work in different companies to ask specific questions about what they do in their day to day work. You know that they will have the true answer to genuine questions, instead of it being a teacher reciting knowledge.
I also really enjoyed the Nicky Morgan event in September, as it gave us the opportunity to speak to girls who have decided to become engineers, which we wouldn’t have had the chance to do in another school. You don’t see that many engineering girls, so meeting them gives you the opportunity to find people who you can look up to, and can guide you in the industry later in life. It gave me a push in the right direction!
What do you like the most about the UTC?
I like the UTC, especially for fact that I don’t have to wear a tie! My previous school said that they offered the same opportunities as other schools, but I knew I wouldn’t have the opportunity to speak to future employers. I have more opportunities here than I ever have had before, and it’s a relief that we can prove to other girls and to other people that you can do what you want at the UTC, despite what other schools and parents may say. I like it here because I can be myself, be creative and learn new techniques.
How do you think the UTC will affect your career prospects?
In my old school, I didn’t feel like people knew what they wanted to do when they finished school. I was worried before that I might find it difficult to find a job – we all know that it is really hard to get a job at the moment!
Being here at the UTC, I am looking into jobs with future employers at a much younger age. This will open up many doors for me, because companies are coming here and watching how you are working. You might not know it at the time, but companies are asking staff about how we are performing because they might be interested in employing us or offering us a placement in the future. It’s a brilliant stepping stone for careers.
At other schools they don’t really help you with looking at what you want to do in the future – they mostly leave it up to you. Being here you get lots of help and an extra push which I didn’t have in my previous school. It’s definitely easier to get a job because we are actually seeing the real jobs and most of them are jobs that we didn’t even know about before.
If any girls do want to be engineers like I do, then coming here you soon find out that the boys are actually really caring and supportive. And don’t worry about what anyone else says about your dreams, because they can bring you down – you just need to believe in yourself!


Nov 15
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Student work experience – Dylan Whittaker 2> By | Students Say | No Comments

What kind of things were you doing day to day in your work experience?
In my week at Phillips 66, I worked at many different stations, in lots of different departments. For the first few days I worked in the offices, where I got insight into how the facility is controlled and how data is handled. I was also taken through the programs and methods with staff, as well as current apprentices that are working at Phillips.
I got a good understanding of the scheduling and planning of the facility and how everything works together. Over the next few days, I was introduced to the chemical, electrical and mechanical departments. I was shown around the refinery and even had the opportunity to climb the highest point. Whist walking around, I was taught the processes for how the refinery operates and so much more.
Do you feel as if you learnt a lot in your time there that could be useful in later life?
I learnt how the processes around an oil refinery works as well as a lot about the industry in general. I feel as if I’ve learnt a lot of valuable information that will help me succeed in the future. I learnt how engineering as a subject will be useful to me as it opens me up to more opportunities. Having a week at Phillips 66 widened my view of the spectrum of different careers which are available to me.
What was your favourite thing you did/saw?
I loved going on site to give the team a hand in the mechanical department. I was tasked with checking the online database for anything on the refinery that needed to be checked and looked at, before going on site to have a look at the designated part. After getting the required information we had to log it back into the system at the offices for further analysis. This was great for me as it felt like I was a part of the company.
Has your work experience has given you an idea of the career you want?
Gaining work experience has opened my mind to the many different careers available in engineering, and has confirmed to me that that’s the path I want to go down. It has shown me that all aspects of engineering, specifically in the refinery department, are interesting and exciting and are worth pursuing a career in.
Do you think the UTC can help you get where you want to be?
The UTC gives students so many opportunities, especially with its connections to companies for both work experience and advice. The UTC has specifically engaged with the companies we want to speak to as students, and has helped me get into the right head space to engage with my potential employees for a successful career.
Sep 29
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Teacher Profile: Marc Doyle 2> By | Teacher Profiles | No Comments

What inspired you to become a teacher?

I come from a family of teachers and am now the fourth generation of my family to join the profession. I saw how much satisfaction my dad got from work and wanted to do the same job as him.

What did your degree specialise in, and why did you choose that subject?

I got a degree in maths and secondary education from Leeds University. Maths was always my favourite subject at school because I was good at it

What is the most exciting STEM project you’ve worked on?

When I was Head of Maths in Dewsbury, I led a ‘Bridge Project’ with Sheffield University. Students were given the opportunity to become a business who were building a new bridge over the Suez Canal and the project involved planning, paying for and constricting the bridge.

Do you do anything interesting or exciting outside of work hours?

I have a Playstation, do a lot of walking and cycling in the countryside around my home and pretend I am good at DIY.

Why did you choose to join the UTC? 

I was blown away by the possibilities. The business links and the quality of the facilities made me really excited about the success we could make of the school.

What are you most looking forward to at the UTC?

When we are full of students and outstanding in all areas, I will be happy

Sep 21
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Humber UTC is visited by Rt. Hon Nicky Morgan MP 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

Today, the Rt. Hon Nicky Morgan MP, visited Humber UTC to celebrate Women in Engineering day. The day was a very positive and successful celebration, filled with opportunities for networking and discussion, supporting equality, diversity and women in the engineering industry.
Humber UTC was also delighted to welcome Charles Parker, CEO of Baker Dearing Educational Trust, eighty-five female engineers, specialists, and representatives from some of our industry partners, such as Phillips 66, Cristal, Jacobs and ECITB to name but a few.
The day started with a speech from Principal, Marc Doyle before lunch was served, offering time for networking and new partnerships to be forged. Charles Parker then delivered a speech about the UTC movement, and how they are a necessity for the future of the engineering sector in the United Kingdom.
The keynote speech was then delivered by Nicky Morgan MP for Loughborough since 2010, and who was the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities 2014-2016.
(Parliament, 2017)
References
Parliament, U. (2017). Biographies, Commons, Nicky Morgan. Retrieved from UK Parliament: https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/nicky-morgan/4027
Aug 25
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A Message from our Principal 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

I’d like to say well done to our students following yesterday’s GCSE Results.  Hard work and enthusiasm saw us exceeding national averages in maths and English and I’m delighted to say that all students passed at least one Engineering qualification.

Thank you to all our students and staff for all their hard work and commitment.  I am determined to build on this success and ensure that our UTC provides the best possible workplace education for our region’s young people.

As we continue to grow, we still have places available for Y10 and Y12 students from September so if you’d like to know more about what we can offer, please do get in touch with me.

Jul 17
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Humber UTC celebrates with students and industry partners 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

Darren Cunningham from Phillips 66 presenting the Industry Partnership Special Award to student Rhys McNulty.

Humber UTC students, parents, staff and industry partners gathered at Forest Pines Hotel in Brigg to celebrate a successful year at the college.

A packed room heard Marc Doyle, Principal of the college, reflect on a year of academic achievement as students collected awards for a range of subjects with special acknowledgement for Outstanding Students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13; the student contributing most to the college and the most improved student.  The big award of the night was the Phillips 66 Industry Partnership Special Award which went to Year 10 student, Rhys McNulty, who was recongised as an excellent ambassador for the UTC in everything he does.

Representatives from a range of the University Technical College’s industry partners, including CATCH, Phillips 66, Triton Knoll, Jacobs, Cristal, the Royal Air Force and British Steel, attended to present the students with their awards.

Gavin Jones from Cristal said: “We are extremely proud to be associated with Humber UTC.  The college is hugely important to us, providing us with our new employees of the future.  We help to shape the curriculum to ensure students will graduate with skills that are relevant not only to us, but other local employers in the renewables and engineering sectors here in the Humber region. It’s been a great evening for everyone here and all the students deserve recognition for what they’ve achieved.”

Marc Doyle, Principal, commented: “All the students have worked hard this year so it’s only fitting that we should all celebrate together. I’m proud of them all and I’m excited about the future as we look forward to next year. I’m passionate about ensuring Humber UTC not only provides a great education but also a very strong pathway to a fantastic career.  Seeing so many of our industry partners here tonight is a demonstration of how valuable the UTC is to local employers. It’s been great to be able to thank everyone for their continued support.”

Keynote speaker at the event was acclaimed local writer, speaker and broadcaster, Richard Askam, who shared his story about his successful career working with global brands.

The full list of winners:

English – Liam Ironmonger

Mathematics – Matthew Boden

Science – Dylan Martin

Computer Science – Chanice Chapman

Geography – Luke Dunn

Spanish – Taylur-Rae Rice

Engineering – Joe Graves

Outstanding Student Year 10 – Leonardo Lobont

Outstanding Student Year 11 – Ellie Green

Outstanding Student Year 12 – Matthew Boden

Outstanding Student Year 13 – Owen Clark

Contribution to College – Aaron Tompkins

Most Improved – Emily Greening

Effort – Luke Storey

Special Recognition – Brynly Hobson

Industry Partnership Special Award – Rhys McNulty

May 08
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Principal Marc Doyle features in FE Weekly 2> By | Latest news | No Comments

Humberside is changing and companies need engineers to serve a growing industry. At Humber UTC, we work to fill that need. We understand the importance of high standards in education and are passionate about putting the college at the heart of developments in the Humber Energy Estuary, with a very enthusiastic and hard-working staff supporting students to be ready for the world of work or university.

Our facilities are first class and we believe that through our dedication to engineering, manufacturing and design we open up a world of opportunity. I believe that excellent relationships and brilliant teaching make this college a truly inspirational community.

​We have unique and solid links with industry, giving students chances to access all that is available from our many sponsors.

I am passionate about creating a college that you feel comfortable to approach, have confidence in, and send your children to in the knowledge that they are receiving not just a good education, but a pathway to a fantastic career.

I am always happy to show visitors what we have to offer. Feel free to get in touch

​Click here to read the article as featured in FE Weekly.