Associate Engineer, Corrosion Control

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.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking an Associate Engineer, Corrosion Control with corrosion control program management experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

 Role Summary:

The Associate Engineer, Corrosion Control is an entry-level Engineer role with responsibilities to support the various programs that comprise Buckeye’s Corrosion Control program. 

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

• Corrosion Control Program Support. Supporting the implementation of Buckeye’s Corrosion Control Programs, including, but not limited to,

  • Tracking of corrosion inspection and repair activities;

  • Acquiring and preparing data in electronic and/or printed format consistent with departmental standards;

  • Providing periodic reports and data for Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

• Data Integration & Management.  Receiving and reviewing Corrosion Control data and integrating into various Corrosion Control databases. 

• Stakeholder Engagement.  Conducting monthly district conference calls with written agendas and meeting minutes/notes.

• Project/Program Management.  Supporting field execution of Corrosion Control special projects.

• Department Support.  Providing support for Asset Integrity Team members.

• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field is required.

• Experience: Typically, 0-3 years of relevant experience.

• Special skills:  Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications required. 

• Special skills:  Proficiency with SQL, ESRI GIS, PowerBI, FME, Python, R, or other programming languages to perform data analysis is helpful.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory codes relating to corrosion control management is helpful.

• Travel Requirements: 10% travel possible.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Engineer-in-Training certification is desirable.

• NACE CP-1 certification, or equivalent experience, is helpful.

 Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
• In order to be successful in this position, one must have excellent analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems and have good communication skills to consult with users to provide technical assistance.
• The individual must be well organized with the ability to keep accurate records and provide status updates.

Essential Functions:

• 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 & Safety Requirements:

• 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 equipment.

• May require walking the pipeline right-of-way.

• Training in Hazardous Materials Handling and Confined Space Entry helpful.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our 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.