Apprentice Terminal Operator

Buckeye Career • Harristown, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye is a premier infrastructure and logistics provider for global energy needs, with a history dating back to 1886. The company owns and operates a diversified global network of integrated assets, providing midstream logistic solutions primarily for the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. Buckeye is committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service and is actively diversifying its platform to enable less carbon-intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts. The company is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator to learn the overall operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets, including the receipt, delivery, storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licenses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Availability during non-work hours as required.
• May be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to spend on average 70% of one's time on his/her feet.
• Ability to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 5 times per day on average.
• Ability to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Continuously operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• Wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• 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.
• Frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and work comfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Employment at certain locations may be contingent upon obtaining state specific licenses and/or a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

• 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations.
• General understanding of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry.
• Inventory control and/or accounting background.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Investment in employees and equipping them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams.
• Focus on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees