Apprentice Pipeliner

Buckeye Partners • St. Louis, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking an Apprentice Pipeliner with experience in terminal, pipeline or plant operations with general knowledge of equipment and maintenance of pipeline and terminal facilities in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team! The Apprentice Pipeliner role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities with little direct supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience in terminal, pipeline or plant operations required.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is required.
• Up to 15% travel required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are also required.
• This position requires someone who can work well under pressure and has a strong commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learning the company’s damage prevention program including One Calls, Right of Way investigations and maintenance, 3rd Party Crossings, Property Owner awareness activities, as required. Performing duties under the supervision of a Pipeliner A.
• Learning environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures so that the Company can assure compliance. Ensuring that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including environmental, health and safety.
• Maintaining a good relationship with all customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Learning to maintain accurate and appropriate documentation on all work performed.
• Attend 24-hour new employee Haz-whopper training for emergency response.
• Learning the company’s Cathodic Protection theory, including inspecting Cathodic Protection systems for tanks, performing corrosion probes, installing and maintaining test leads, taking Cathodic Protection measurements and inspecting and testing insulating devices, as required.
• Obtain a full working knowledge and understanding of pipeline operations.
• And other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED