Apprentice Terminal Operator Tri-State

Buckeye Partners•Town of Vestal, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye is a premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, operating a diversified global network of integrated assets for the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. The company is committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service and is continually diversifying its platform to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts. Buckeye Partners is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator to learn the overall operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets, including executing the receipt, delivery storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products for the field location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s licenses required.
Some locations may be subject to the port security regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration and United States Coast Guard. Employment at certain locations may be contingent upon obtaining state specific licenses and/or a Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent analytical skills.
Good communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Individual must be available during non-work hours as required and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
Individuals must be able to work with little to no supervision.
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.
Meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
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.
This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
This position requires the employee to regularly access and work at or around heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on-track rail equipment, petroleum product or other chemical fumes, airborne particles like dust or other chemicals, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise level in the work environment.
The incumbent must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
This position may require exposure to hazardous environments and require the wearing of a respirator.
Must be able and willing to spend on average 70% of ones time on his/her feet.
Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 5 times per day on average.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
The incumbent in this role must wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
This position requires the ability to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and work comfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Train and apply knowledge for the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage and all equipment associated with terminal operations; keeping it in good working order and acceptable appearance. Maintain facility to meet or exceed company standards. 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), following all product movement, measurement and quality control procedures.
Become knowledgeable of petroleum terminal regulations. Stay aware of all environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures, to include Coast Guard, local, state and federal environmental agencies so that the terminal can assure compliance.
Ensure that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including health, safety, security and environmental.
Maintain a good relationship with all terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
Following training, respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when called upon to do so. Participate in annual emergency response training drills.
Responsible for the operation of all computer inventory control systems and participate in any inventory issue investigations.
Be familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal and assist with other pipeline duties such as one call investigations if applicable, etc.
Be familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal and assist with other marine duties as required.
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.
And other duties as assigned.