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 way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition. We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations. Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Director, Operations - Corpus with 10+ years of refining, petrochemical, gas plant, terminal or marine experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Provide overarching leadership for all processing operations, setting the strategic direction to maximize production efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality.
- Monitor and interpret key performance indicators, including process variables, lab data, and operational metrics, to identify opportunities for optimization and resolve complex challenges.
- Lead the development and implementation of best practices for operating and maintaining critical equipment, including compressors, pumps, distillation columns, vapor recovery units, and heat exchangers.
- Establish and refine operator training programs, in collaboration with the training department, to ensure personnel possess the technical expertise required for safe and efficient equipment operation.
- Oversee compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, USCG, and other local, state, and federal standards.
- Oversee operations safety initiatives, including audits, incident investigations, and the development of corrective action plans.
- Act as the facility's Deputy Incident Commander and/or Operations Section Chief during emergencies, assist in coordinating response activities and ensuring timely communication with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of safety by implementing and reinforcing comprehensive training programs, hazard identification processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and optimize resource utilization across the plant.
- Partner with engineering and technical teams to evaluate and implement advanced technologies, automation solutions, and process improvements to strengthen overall performance.
- Work with quality teams in support of robust quality control measures to maintain product integrity and ensure alignment with customer specifications.
- Support the development of and management of the annual operating budget.
- Identify capital investment opportunities, and work with supporting resources to develop scope and cost estimates.
- Lead and mentor a team of operations managers, assistant operations managers, and hourly staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with safety, operational, and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, operations management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 10+ years in plant processing operations, with progressive leadership roles; a background in refinery, gas processing, or chemical processing is required.
- In-depth knowledge of processing equipment, including compressors, distillation units, heat exchangers, and process control systems.
- Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations relevant to processing facilities, including OSHA PSM.
- Proven track record of leading teams, managing complex projects, and driving cultural and operational transformation.
Nice-to-haves
- Intimate knowledge of crude oil processing and some experience in product movement (pipeline, truck, marine), LPG refrigeration, product quality, and regulatory compliance (PHMSA, OSHA PSM, etc).
- A thorough knowledge maintenance, operations, safety, environmental, and emergency policies and practices for multiple transportation modes (pipeline, marine, railcar, truck) is a must.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Operational and economic analysis skills required to solve problems and plan work.
