Process Operator III

Buckeye Partners • Corpus Christi, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Process Operator III with experience in refinery, terminal or pipeline operations to join our team! The Process Operator role is responsible for safe, compliant, reliable production all refining operations and utilities operations according to Shift Supervisor instructions and standard operating procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Eligibility for TWIC card as dictated by facility and governmental regulations
• Strong leadership skills.
• Safety oriented
• Good communication skills.
• Creative and analytical problem solving.
• Strong initiative and dependability
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in terminal or refinery operations is a preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant is operating safely; within environmental limits and reliably and efficiently. This role serves as the key player for multiple operational areas including terminals, tank farm, pressurized and refrigerated LPG storage, Refinery Operations. Experience running a Console Desk for both OSBL and LPG areas which would include control variables such as temperature, pressure, level and flow rates. Operate fired heaters, compressors, exchangers, stabilizers, strippers, towers, boilers, etc.
• Patrol units to ensure safety. Report malfunctioning equipment. Regulate pumps and compressors. Take product samples. Aligning product receipt and deliveries, sampling products, conducting and overseeing routine inspections for compliance with company, industry and government standards, monitoring the pressurized storage process by ensuring continuous flow into the refrigerated tanks and assisting other operators when circumstances require it during upsets, preparation of equipment for maintenance, etc.
• Executing operations safely on all facilities while maintaining safety, reliability, profitability and product quality, serving as the key player in obtaining a Zero injury safety initiative and Safe and reliable Process Unit Operations and effectively implementing the safety program and the use of all related tools. Responsible to identify hazards and mitigate risks to as low as reasonably practical LARP. Establish safe work conditions for all work executed inside the facility, including open flame hot work, confined space entry and all hazardous work permits.
• Participating on Emergency Response Team to act promptly in case of emergencies, including incipient stage fires, vapor cloud release, donning SCBA for response to potential exposures. Participating in safety meetings and periodic emergency response drills and discussions; and reviewing Operating procedures, including Critical Task and Special procedures and Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
• Ensuring Equipment Reliability Operating envelopes are closely followed during and that requires data is recorded and reviewed, preparing Work Orders including those for Emergency work, reporting and helping analyze equipment failures with Maintenance Technicians and provides information necessary to conduct root cause analysis and preparing and following up on Operating Envelope deviations.
• Attending mandatory trainings and Firefighting training and assisting and mentoring teammates as needed.
• Ensuring that all control requirements (API/local regulations, DOT) are applied consistently.
• And other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED