Apprentice Terminal Operator UN106

Buckeye Career • Port Reading, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye is a leading infrastructure and logistics provider for energy needs. Since 1886, the company has adapted to market and industry changes, with its people being key to its success and future through the energy transition. Buckeye owns and operates a global network of assets for the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. The company is committed to providing safe, responsible, world-class service and is diversifying its platform to enable less carbon-intensive energy solutions and decarbonization efforts. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s licenses required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and 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.
• 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

• 2+ years’ related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• 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 associated equipment, ensuring good working order and acceptable appearance.
• Maintain facility to meet or exceed company standards.
• Analyze and solve problem situations.
• Learn and train to be responsible for the receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock, 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, including those from the Coast Guard and local, state, and federal environmental agencies, to ensure terminal compliance.
• Ensure management is informed of any area or issue regarding regulatory compliance, including health, safety, security, and environmental aspects.
• Maintain a good relationship with all terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs.
• Following training, respond to terminal, pipeline, rail, and marine related emergencies when called upon.
• Participate in annual emergency response training drills.
• Responsible for the operation of all computer inventory control systems and participate in 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.
• Be familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal, and assist with other marine duties.
• Support the Asset Team to achieve high performance certification.
• May be required to act as the Asset Team point person.
• Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Investment in employees
• Equipping employees 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