Apprentice Pipeliner

Overview

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.

The Pipeliner role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities with little direct supervision.

• Right of Way – Learning the company’s damage prevention program including One Calls, Right of Way investigations and maintenance, 3rd Party Crossings, Property Owner awareness activities, as required. Performing duties under the supervision of a Pipeliner
  
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• Introduction to Regulatory Compliance – Learning environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures so that the Company can assure compliance. Ensuring that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including environmental, health and safety.
• Customer Service – Maintaining a good relationship with all customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Introduction to Documentation – Learning to maintain accurate and appropriate documentation on all work performed.
• Training on Emergency Response – Attend 24-hour new employee Haz Woper training for emergency response.
• Introduction to Cathodic Protection – Learning the company’s Cathodic Protection theory, including inspecting Cathodic Protection systems for tanks, performing corrosion probes, installing and maintaining test leads, taking Cathodic Protection measurements and inspecting and testing insulating devices, as required.
• Pipeline Operations – Obtain a full working knowledge and understanding of pipeline operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience in terminal, pipeline or plant operations required.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is required.
• Up to 15% travel required.

• Valid driver’s license

• Haz Woper/Respirator (preferred)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and a strong commitment to safety.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Compliance with all personnel policies.

• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Regular access and work at or around heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on-track rail equipment, petroleum product or other chemical fumes, airborne particles like dust or other chemicals, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise level in the work environment.
• Medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response must be met.
• May require exposure to hazardous environments and wearing of a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to spend on average 90% of one's time on their feet.
• Must be able…