Apprentice Terminal Operator Tri-State

About the role

Buckeye Partners is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator to join our team. The role involves learning and applying knowledge of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility to meet or exceed company standards.
• Train and apply knowledge for the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage, and all equipment associated with terminal operations.
• Help analyze and solve problem situations.
• Learn and train to be responsible for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock (if applicable).
• Ensure that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including health, safety, security and environmental.
• Respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when called upon to do so.
• Participate in annual emergency response training drills.
• Respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when called upon to do so.
• Support Asset Team to achieve high performance certification.
• May be required to act as Asset Team point person.
• Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special projects as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations preferred.
• General understanding of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is helpful.
• Inventory control and/or accounting background a plus.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems desirable.
• Valid driver’s licenses required.

Position Requirements

• Physical & Safety Requirements: This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response. Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service. Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
• Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards. This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Work well under pressure and have a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Available during non-work hours as required and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
• Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Available to work with little to no supervision.

Skills, Attributes And Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Work well under pressure and have a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Available during non-work hours as required and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
• Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Available to work with little to no supervision.

Position Requirements

• Physical & Safety Requirements: This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response. Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service. Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
• Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards. This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

About You

• To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
• You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.
• People First Culture: From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us. Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.