Apprentice Terminal Operator Tri-State

Buckeye Career • Brewerton, NY

21h • 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 energy distribution landscape to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to our success and longevity, both historically and in the future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition. Buckeye Partners is currently seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator with 2+ years of related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team! This role involves learning the overall operation and maintenance of the terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets as applicable, with a basic understanding of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• 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.
• The incumbent 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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

• Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.
• Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams.
• We are focused 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