Apprentice Field Operator

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.

Apprentice Field Operator

Learn truck rack terminal operations, pipeline station and delivery work, basic preventive maintenance, and pipeline right of way inspections, line marking, and one call observations.

• Learn how to perform receipt, storage, and inventory control of petroleum products and additives at truck terminals.
• Learn to set up new driver accounts, train drivers in safe loading procedure, and issue access cards.
• Learn to perform daily folio closing, monitor terminal loss/gain, run inventory reports, enter inventory adjustments, and set customer allocations.
• Learn to coordinate supply of products with the scheduling departments and suppliers (Pipeline, Terminal, Ethanol suppliers, Additive suppliers, DRA suppliers) to optimize throughput and minimize run‑outs and containment conflicts.
• Learn to perform basic truck terminal inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Learn to gauge tanks, and coordinate and perform meter calibration activities for pipeline and terminal facilities.
• Learn to perform product sampling and testing activities at truck terminal and pipeline facilities.
• Maintain a good relationship with all terminal and pipeline customers and respond to their inquiries.
• Assist with performing pipeline deliveries and station operations as needed.
• Assist with conducting pipeline facility inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs.
• Learn how to perform pipeline right of way inspections, preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and scraper pig tracking.
• Learn to conduct pipeline locating and marking. Monitor and observe excavation work for damage prevention.
• Learn to handle third party pipeline encroachments and perform property owner awareness activities.
• Assist in responding to terminal and pipeline‑related emergencies as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation on all work performed and be knowledgeable of petroleum terminal and pipeline regulations.
• Begin training and test on applicable OQ tasks.
• And other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in technical field preferred.
• Experience in truck rack terminal operations, pipeline operations, or pipeline maintenance is preferred.
• General knowledge of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems is desirable.
• Up to 25% Travel Required

• Valid driver’s licenses required.

• Must embrace safe work practices, possess high initiative, accept accountability, and have the ability to flourish in a team environment.
• Basic business aptitude and an entrepreneurial mindset is required. Mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and hand tool experience are also required.
• This position requires an individual who has a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills are also required.
• Individual must be available…