Mechanical Technician

About the role

Buckeye Partners is seeking a Technician I to join our team. We are a premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world's energy needs, committed to safe and responsible service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities.
• Perform overall troubleshooting and maintenance support for pipeline and terminal facilities in the assigned area.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and control costs for maintenance projects.
• Record regulatory and company policy preventative maintenance inspections and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about new and current technology and equipment.
• Procure and manage the efforts of outside contractors as required.
• Implement company policies, standards, drawings, diagrams, and construction specifications for facility installations and upgrades.
• Train Operations personnel and others on new or modified equipment or software.
• Maintain equipment records and furnish documentation per company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A two-year associate’s degree in a technical field (electrical, electronic, or mechanical), or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in pipeline, terminal, or plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience installing or troubleshooting PLCs (B&R, Siemens, Allen Bradley) and truck/rail load rack presets (Accuload, Multiload).
• Experience in measurement of liquids or gas is preferred.
• Must reside within 45 minutes normal driving time of the work location.

Position Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate basic computer systems (Windows).
• Basic knowledge of SCADA applications and MS Office applications.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills and technical aptitude.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Must be capable of performing the physical labor required to complete the responsibilities of this position (including capability to use related tools and work equipment).