Senior Specialist, Process Safety
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Safety Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer
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.
RoleSummary
The Senior Specialist, Process Safety role is responsible for implementing the Process Safety Management programs, policies and procedures for the Engineering and Construction Group and domestic pipeline and terminal within Buckeye.
This role can be located at any Buckeye asset; however, the preference is:
Houston, TX;
Allentown, PA;
East Chicago, IN;
Port Reading, NJ; or Tampa, FL.
- Asset Maintenance Plan. Working with domestic Operations and E&C groups in developing five year Asset Maintenance Plan.
- Risk Reduction. Identifying, assessing and documenting of HSSE risk reduction and control strategies for significant hazards.
- Program Stewardship. Planning, organizing, leading assessment and controlling activities such as HAZOP, PHA, MOC and facility siting/layout studies.
- Process Development and Improvements. Supporting and facilitating the PSM process to include domestic pipeline/terminal Operations, E&C Group, and Corporate HSSE Teams, driving the Process Hazard Assurance by preparing site projects for internal and corporate Process Safety inspections and facilitating the Apollo Process Hazards Assessment Process.
- Training. Training and mentoring staff on new and or modified procedures.
- Audits. Auditing and enforcing compliance with procedures and processes.
- And other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Health and Safety or advance degree.
- Minimum 3-10 years’ experience in Petrochemical industry, oil and gas applying principles and practices of risk assessment, safety engineering and hazard management.
- Experience in technical safety, systems safety, process safety tools and techniques such as Apollo PHA, HAZOP, HAZID or Quantitative Risk Assessment.
- Up to 30% travel
- Industry specific certifications helpful.
- This position requires someone with exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
- As a service-oriented job, the position requires a great deal of scheduling flexibility and responsiveness. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.
- This position requires the 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.
- This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.
Physical Requirements
- This position may require exposure to hazardous environments and require the wearing of a respirator.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
- This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
- Th…
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