Apprentice Operator

Position: Apprentice Operator 12-Hour

Apprentice Operator 12-Hour – Buckeye Partners

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.

Role

Summary

Assist in the overall operation and maintenance of the pipeline and associated facilities.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Field Operations:
  Maintaining and repairing all equipment associated with company operations; keeping facilities in good working order and acceptable appearance to meet or exceed company standards.
• Product Control:
  Receiving and storing petroleum products, following all pipeline receiving and product sampling procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Staying aware of all environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures so that the Company can assure compliance and 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 responding to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Emergency Response:
  Responding to related emergencies and participating in annual emergency response training drills.
• Inventory Control Systems:
  Maintaining all computer inventory control systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years related experience in pipeline operations preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

• Driver License required.
• Be able to obtain TWIC card.

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.

About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world‑class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee‑first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development.

We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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