Apprentice Process Operator

Buckeye Partners

7h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. 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.

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
• 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.

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. This role will 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. Learn to take product samples. Learn and apply knowledge to aligning product receipt and deliveries, sampling products, conducting and overseeing routine inspections for compliance with company, industry and government standards and assisting 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, serving 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. Responsible to 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 reviewing Operating procedures, including Critical Task and Special procedures and Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
• Train and apply knowledge to ensure Equipment Reliability Operating envelopes are closely followed during and that requires data is recorded and reviewed, preparing Work Orders including those for Emergency work, reporting and helping analyze equipment failures with Maintenance Technicians and provides information necessary to conduct root cause analysis and preparing and following up on Operating Envelope deviations.
• Attend mandatory trainings and Firefighting training and assisting and mentoring teammates as needed.
• Ensure that all control requirements (API/local regulations, DOT) are applied consistently.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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