Apprentice Terminal Operator

Buckeye Career•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator to learn the operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets, as applicable. The role supports the receipt, delivery, storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products at the field location. The operator trains in maintaining terminal loading racks, storage facilities, and associated equipment; handling product movements; and following product measurement, quality-control, safety, and operating procedures. The position also supports regulatory compliance, customer service, emergency response, inventory systems, pipeline and marine operations, asset-team performance, and special projects. The position involves regular field work and exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous environments, heights, moving mechanical and rail equipment, petroleum or chemical fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise. The employee may need to climb ladders up to approximately 50 feet, work safely at heights, wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, and use a respirator. The role requires standing for an average of 70% of work time and lifting objects up to 50 pounds. It also includes computer and office-equipment use. Employees must be available outside normal work hours as needed and may carry an on-call phone. Overtime, weekend, or holiday work may be required without notice. Certain locations may require state-specific licenses or a Transportation Worker Identification Credential. The position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations and requires meeting OSHA medical criteria for emergency response. Buckeye describes a people-first culture emphasizing collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–2+ years of related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations is listed as preferred in the posting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Availability outside normal work hours as required; may be required to carry an on-call phone.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism with internal and external customers and when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet OSHA medical criteria for emergency response.
Ability to work outdoors and in potentially hazardous environments, climb tanks and ladders (approximately 50 feet), and work safely at heights for extended periods.
Ability to spend an average of 70% of work time on one's feet and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds approximately five times per day.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when required.
Compliance with DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Train in maintaining and repairing terminal loading racks, storage facilities, and associated equipment, keeping them in good working order and acceptable appearance.
Maintain the facility to meet or exceed company standards.
Help analyze and solve problems.
Train 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 comply with environmental regulations, safety directives, and operating procedures, including those of the Coast Guard and local, state, and federal environmental agencies.
Inform management of issues requiring attention related to regulatory compliance, health, safety, security, and environmental matters.
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-related emergencies and participate in annual emergency response drills.
Operate computer inventory-control systems and participate in investigations of inventory issues.
Learn pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal, and assist with other pipeline duties such as one-call investigations when applicable.
Learn 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 Buckeye terminal operations and assist with special projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet essential job functions and productivity standards, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and comply with personnel policies.
Provide customer service and work safely while wearing required fire-retardant clothing and/or personal protective equipment.