Process Operator II (Console Operator-Refinery)

Buckeye Partners • Corpus Christi, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Process Operator with experience in refinery, terminal or pipeline operations to join our team! The Console Operator – Refinery is responsible for safely and efficiently operating refinery process units via a Distributed Control System (DCS) in accordance with established operating procedures and defined operating envelopes. This role continuously monitors and adjusts process variables—including temperature, pressure, flows, and tank levels—to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations while meeting all product quality specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5–10 years of refinery operations experience
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts
• Ability to sit and continuously monitor systems for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders (up to approximately 50 feet) and work safely at elevated heights
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and teamwork
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and accountability
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations, maintenance, and support teams
• Work in hazardous industrial environments.
• Periods of prolonged sitting and console monitoring.
• Occasional climbing, walking, and working around process units and excavations.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
• 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

• 2–3 years of console operator experience preferred
• Experience operating DeltaV DCS preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate refinery process units through the DCS to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Monitor and control process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level across refinery equipment.
• Adjust process conditions as required to maintain operating parameters and avoid deviations.
• Optimize unit performance by reviewing laboratory results and coordinating operational adjustments.
• Coordinate with field operators and other operating areas to ensure steady crude feed and product movements.
• Execute operations in full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively support Buckeye’s Zero Injury and Safe & Reliable Operations initiatives.
• Properly apply operating procedures, critical task procedures, and safety tools in daily operations.
• Serve as a member of the Process Emergency Response Team.
• Respond promptly to abnormal situations and emergency events.
• Participate in emergency drills, safety meetings, and periodic reviews of emergency and critical operating procedures.
• Operate equipment within established operating envelopes and reliability limits.
• Document and review required operating data.
• Initiate and support maintenance work orders, including emergency repairs.
• Assist Maintenance and Engineering teams by providing operational input for failure investigations, root cause analysis, and operating envelope deviations.
• Attend required technical, safety, and fire‑fighting training.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teammates as needed to support operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls and applicable regulations (API, DOT, and local/state requirements).
• Perform 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED