Entry Level Environmental Remediation Jobs in Decatur, GA

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 Specialist, HSSE - Environmental I preferably with pipeline and terminal environmental compliance experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

In this position you will serve as the primary point of contact in environmental matters for an assigned territory of Asset Teams.  Responsible for compliance with Federal, State and Local environmental regulations, implementing company environmental and training programs, adherence to company environmental policies and supporting district Asset Teams. 

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

• Direct and assist the Asset Teams in the implementation of environmental training requirements within assigned territory throughout the district.

• Assist Asset Teams in performing required environmental audits and inspections of pipeline and terminal facilities.

• Communicate and reinforce environmental compliance with Asset Teams.

• Capable of leading a root cause analysis (RCA) for major incident/event such as for product releases and other incidents as required.  Develop and implement corrective actions to ensure continued compliance. 

• Respond to pipeline and terminal emergencies serving as the Site Environmental Officer, ICS Coordinator, or assist in clean up and support remediation efforts.

• Assist as liaison between Company and Federal/State environmental agencies. 

• Assist Asset Teams and provide technical expertise regarding compliance with environmental regulations and environmental procedures throughout district.

• Develop and present environmental training materials.

• Develop, review and maintain Emergency Response Plans (SPCC, FRP, SWPPP, etc.) and train asset team members on their plans.

• Make recommendations and provide consultation in assigned environmental program specialties.

• Collaborate with other District Environmental Specialists on implementing environmental best practices.

• Represent the Company at pipeline public awareness meetings for outside agencies/contractors, as needed.

• Provide technical environmental guidance as part of construction project teams. 

• Provide general environmental compliance support to the Asset Teams (Waste Disposal, training, document retention and others, as needed).

• Assist District Work Team and Asset Teams in the development of environmental expense budgets.

• Support District Work Team and Asset Team objectives and immediate needs.  This includes doing something that may be outside a normal area of expertise or responsibility. 

• Provide assistance as requested from any other member of the District Work Team.

• And other duties as assigned.

 Position Requirements:

• Associate degree for entry level and bachelor’s degree required for higher level, preferably in science, engineering or other related discipline.

• Background in environmental compliance (storm water, RCRA, air/water permitting, Spill Prevention, emergency response, chemical reporting, waste reporting and others, as needed).

• Entry level through 10+ years environmental compliance experience required depending on level.

• Recognized as subject matter expert (SME) in two or more environmental program areas and fully competent in supporting assigned territory in all aspects of environmental compliance.

• Understanding of pipeline and terminal maintenance, operations and emergency response including NIIMS Incident Command System highly desired.

• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER, preferred.

• Advanced RCRA training, preferred.

• IS-700 NIMS & ICS 100, preferred.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products required.  Experience in Visio and SharePoint desired.

• This position requires extensive travel (50% - 60%).  Candidate must be flexible and willing to travel on short notice occasionally for extended period of times or under adverse weather conditions.

 Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s license

• CEP, CHMM or other relevant certifications highly desired.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to communicate well with Federal and State regulatory inspectors. 

• Good written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational and scheduling skills are essential.

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 incumbent must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.

• This position may require exposure to hazardous environments and require the wearing of a respirator.

• This position requires adherence with DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• The employee must be able to perform field environmental compliance inspections and respond to pipeline and terminal emergencies.

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.