Assistant Manager - Operations

Buckeye Partners•New Haven, CT

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager with pipeline or terminal operations experience in the oil and gas industry. The role assists the Operations Manager in ensuring safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious operations that comply with company mission, policy, and direction. The position supports daily operations, maintenance, environmental compliance, budgeting, capital and expense projects, vendor relations, and work with shippers and the public. It also requires adherence to company personnel policies, punctual attendance, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of pipeline or terminal operations experience, or equivalent industry experience, required.
Significant technical troubleshooting experience required.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism with internal and external customers and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with personnel policies.
Ability to meet OSHA medical criteria for emergency response.
Subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Significant experience managing operations is helpful.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and manage the daily operations schedule and promote safe operations by ensuring subordinate compliance with company safety and training policies.
Help maintain pipeline and terminal asset reliability through timely maintenance that complies with company and regulatory requirements; represent the company at appropriate public awareness programs to help prevent third-party damage.
Promote environmental compliance and prevent contamination; prepare for pipeline or terminal emergencies by training employees and educating potential public emergency responders.
Develop economical responsibility expense and ordinary capital budgets, and control expenses through efficient operations and maintenance within budget limits.
Assist with capital and expense projects from inception through construction, turnover, and operations.
Act as company spokesperson to shippers and the public.
Monitor loss and gain and promptly resolve discrepancies.
Manage contracts and code invoices for vendor and third-party services; serve as the point person for vendor-related issues.
Support project work, including developing and reviewing scopes of work, submitting and approving bids, and performing purchasing and order management.
Perform other duties as assigned.