Apprentice Process Operator

Buckeye Career•Corpus Christi, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the world’s energy needs. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition. We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations. The Apprentice Process Operator role is responsible for safe, compliant, reliable production of all refining operations and utilities operations according to Shift Supervisor instructions and standard operating procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Eligibility for TWIC card as dictated by facility and governmental regulations
Strong leadership skills
Safety oriented
Good communication skills
Creative and analytical problem solving
Strong initiative and dependability
Ability to work 12 hours shifts
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.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Compliance with all personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

0 - 1 year of experience in terminal operations is preferred

Responsibilities

Train and apply knowledge to ensure the plant is operating safely; within environmental limits and reliably and efficiently.
Serve as the key player for operational areas including terminals and tank farm once trained.
Patrol units to ensure safety, report malfunctioning equipment, and regulate pumps and compressors.
Take product samples.
Align product receipt and deliveries, sample products, conduct and oversee routine inspections for compliance with company, industry and government standards.
Assist other operators when circumstances require it during upsets, preparation of equipment for maintenance, etc.
Execute operations safely on all facilities while maintaining safety, reliability, profitability and product quality.
Serve as the key player in obtaining a Zero injury safety initiative and Safe and reliable Process Unit Operations and effectively implementing the safety program and the use of all related tools.
Identify hazards and mitigate risks to as low as reasonably practical (LARP).
Establish safe work conditions for all work executed inside the facility, including open flame hot work, confined space entry and all hazardous work permits.
Participate on Emergency Response Team to act promptly in case of emergencies, including incipient stage fires, vapor cloud release, donning SCBA for response to potential exposures.
Participate in safety meetings and periodic emergency response drills and discussions; and review Operating procedures, including Critical Task and Special procedures and Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
Ensure Equipment Reliability Operating envelopes are closely followed and that required data is recorded and reviewed.
Prepare Work Orders including those for Emergency work.
Report and help analyze equipment failures with Maintenance Technicians and provide information necessary to conduct root cause analysis.
Prepare and follow up on Operating Envelope deviations.
Attend mandatory trainings and Firefighting training.
Assist and mentor teammates as needed.
Ensure that all control requirements (API/local regulations, DOT) are applied consistently.