Apprentice Terminal Operator 283

Buckeye Partners • Taylor, MI

110d

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator to learn the overall operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets as applicable. The role develops a basic understanding of receiving, delivering, storing, and managing inventory of petroleum products at the field location. The operator trains in maintaining terminal equipment and facilities, product movements and quality control, regulatory compliance, emergency response, customer service, inventory systems, and pipeline and marine operations. The position also supports asset-team performance and special projects. Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and customer service. The operator must be able to work independently, communicate and solve problems effectively, and be available outside normal work hours when required. Work may involve overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities. The work environment includes outdoor and potentially hazardous industrial settings, working at heights, and operating around rail equipment, mechanical parts, petroleum products, chemicals, and high noise levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Availability during non-work hours as required; may be required to carry an on-call phone. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required without notice.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to meet OSHA medical criteria for emergency response.
• Ability to meet essential job functions and attendance requirements consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, and to comply with personnel policies.
• Ability and willingness to spend an average of 70% of work time on one's feet and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds an average of five times per day.
• Ability to climb ladders approximately 50 feet and work safely and comfortably at heights for extended periods.
• Ability to wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and a respirator when required.
• Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
• Must demonstrate environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers and handling sensitive or confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2+ years of related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations; the posting introduction also describes the role as seeking 2+ years of related experience.
• General understanding of equipment and maintenance for pumps, meters, truck loading racks, and dock facilities.
• General knowledge of or experience in the petroleum industry.
• Inventory-control and/or accounting background.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory-control systems and truck-rack automation systems.
• State-specific licenses and/or a Transportation Worker Identification Credential may be required at certain locations; some locations may be subject to port security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train in maintaining and repairing the terminal loading rack, storage facilities, and associated equipment; help keep the facility in good working order and meeting company standards, and assist in analyzing and resolving problems.
• Learn to receive, store, and distribute petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock where applicable, following product movement, measurement, and quality-control procedures.
• Learn petroleum terminal regulations and remain aware of environmental regulations, safety directives, and operating procedures to help ensure compliance.
• Inform management of issues requiring attention related to regulatory compliance, health, safety, security, or the environment.
• Maintain good relationships with terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs.
• After training, respond when called upon to terminal, pipeline, rail, and marine emergencies; participate in annual emergency-response drills.
• Operate computer inventory-control systems and participate in investigations of inventory issues.
• Become familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal, and assist with other pipeline duties such as one-call investigations where applicable.
• Become familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal, and assist with other marine duties as required.
• Support the Asset Team in achieving high-performance certification and potentially act as the Asset Team point person.
• Support terminal operations and assist with special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-first culture with investment in employees and support to become fully contributing members of high-performing teams.
• Professional development.
• Focus on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, and accountability.

What This Job Offers

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