Regional Operations Specialist

Regional Operations Specialist I

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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.

Position can be based in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee or Alabama. Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Regional Operations Specialist I with 5+ years of Operations or equivalent industry experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team.

The Regional Operations Specialist I will ensure operations compliance through implementation and support of programs, initiatives, and audits. This position will also support incident investigations, operations training, and operating manuals development. Additionally, the role will focus on operations performance by monitoring, investigating, and establishing guidance for product inventory management, support for the Terminal Automation System, and serving as a liaison between Buckeye and our customers.

• Support operations in product movement, maintenance, and all aspects of safe facility operation. Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations–related issues that cannot be resolved at the local level and provide actionable suggestions for improvements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for implementation of program initiatives at assigned locations, providing support, audit, inspection, and status updates.
• Perform internal audits, assessments, and inspections to support corporate program goals. Conduct work procedure reviews and other operational audits to ensure adherence to published procedures.
• Provide problem‑solving expertise and assist operations in overcoming inefficiencies. Maintain awareness of maintenance priorities and preventative maintenance programs.
• Support inventory control by ensuring proper use of computer inventory control systems and participation in inventory issue investigations and volumetric accounting.
• Ensure compliance with all safety directives, operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Respond to terminal, pipeline, rail, and marine emergencies; participate in annual emergency response training drills and support integration and command center events during emergencies.
• Assist in compiling annual project lists and costs for budget purposes at each assigned facility.
• Assist in completion of Incident Investigations and support all operations personnel within the region.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of terminal or pipeline business operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Operations or equivalent industry experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
• Solid understanding of terminal or pipeline operations.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry required.
• Experience managing operations is helpful.
• Up to 75% travel may be required.

• Position is subject to regulations from the Transportation Security Administration, United States Coast Guard, Federal Railroad Administration, and the Department of Transportation.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of…