Regional Operations Specialist II

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 a Regional Operations Specialist II with 10+ years of Operations or equivalent industry experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Regional Operations Specialist II will ensure operations compliance through implementation and support of programs, initiatives, and audits. This position will ensure additional operations compliance through their support and leadership in incident investigations, operations training, and operating manuals development. This position will also ensure operations performance through monitoring, investigating, and establishing guidance for product inventory management, provide support for the Terminal Automation System, and have the ability to serve as a liaison between Buckeye and our customers.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

Be safe, knowledgeable, and proficient at all Terminal Operator tasks below:

• Support operations in product movement, maintenance, and all other aspects of continued, safe operation of facilities. Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations related issues that cannot be resolved at the local level. Provide feedback and actionable suggestions for individual and program improvements.
• Initiatives Implementation. Act as primary point of contact for implementation of program initiatives at assigned locations.  Provide audit, inspection, and status update of initiatives as needed.  Act as Region lead for major initiatives with regular updates to Region Leadership team.
• Audit & Inspection. As assigned perform internal audits and inspections to support corporate program goals. Perform work procedure reviews and other operational audits to ensure operations personnel are adhering to published procedures.
• Operations Expertise. Provide expertise in problem solving and assisting operations in overcoming issues and inefficiencies. Awareness of maintenance priorities and preventative maintenance programs. Create action items regarding training gaps and operational needs to prevent issues from recurring and prevent issues at similar locations.
• Inventory Control. Support operations in proper use of all computer inventory control systems and participating in any inventory issue investigations. Support operations teams in proper volumetric accounting.
• Internal Compliance. Support operations in compliance with all safety directives, operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Emergency Response. Responding to terminal, pipeline, rail, and marine related emergencies and participating in annual emergency response training drills. Support ICS events and fill a lead role within the Region Incident Management within the planning or operations sections during emergency response events.
• Annual Budgets. Assisting in compiling annual project lists and costs for annual budget purposes at each assigned facility.
• Lead assigned Incident Investigations including action item development, execution, and lessons learned application
• Provide coaching, training & Operator Qualification (as necessary) within operations.
• Support all operations personnel within the Region.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the terminal and businesses.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

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

Certificates & Licenses:

• As applicable; this position is subject to the regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration, United States Coast Guard, Federal Railroad Administration, and the Department of Transportation.
• Valid driver’s license in the State of employment.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Individual must be knowledgeable of applicable regulations regarding petroleum terminals and pipelines, environmental regulations, safety directives, and operating procedures.
• Individual must have knowledge of refined product physical qualities and safe handling of refined petroleum products.
• Individuals must have the knowledge and ability to analyze and solve operational issues.
• Good communication skills, with all levels of the organizations, are required. Should possess leadership abilities and promote a strong team environment.
• Individual should be a self-starter who is able to work with limited oversight.
• Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service and insist on a high level of customer service from the regional operations teams.
• Although a portion of the time may be spent in an office environment, the incumbent is required to spend the majority of time in the field environment.
• Individual must be available during non-work hours as required and will be required to carry a cell phone at all times. Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, extended hours, weekend and/or holiday work.
• Root Cause analysis or Incident investigation training preferred

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 work within an office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

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.  

Our 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.