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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 who is a self-starting problem solver that demonstrates a continuous learning attitude and is looking for engineering career development within the Oil & Gas industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Associate Engineer is an entry level position within Buckeye’s Engineering Development Program (EDP). As an EDP participant, you will gain exposure to a minimum of 3 critical areas of the organization through immersive assignments over 2 to 3 years. These assignments will be combined with opportunities for mentorship and training to develop professional & technical skills, while identifying strengths & areas of interests.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

The EDP is tailored to the individual to help identify and explore areas of interest through impactful projects and mentorship. You will take on varied Engineering & Capital Projects roles in program execution, operations & project support, project development & management and other duties as assigned.

Below are examples of work that could be assigned to support the business:

• Provide project support through offering innovative engineering solutions and preparing documentation for capital projects.
• Conduct engineering drawing walk downs and engage with key stakeholders on the review and approval of improved engineering drawings.
• Shadow and support project management throughout project life cycle (i.e. scoping, estimating, purchasing/contracting, construction management, commissioning/close out)
• Work with disciplined engineers to provide operations support to increase asset reliability.
• Support asset integrity program implementation through data analysis, schedule tracking and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Analyze program performance data to distill meaningful insights for prioritized maintenance work.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 0-2 years related experience
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Pipeline & terminal industry knowledge
• The candidate must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Travel Requirements: Travel varies from 25% to 50%

Desired Skills:

• Strong performance during prior internship or co-op
• Ability to present technical information in a simple way.
• Exposure and/or proficiency in AutoCad, PowerBi, SQL, GIS
• Background in technical writing

Certificates & Licenses:

• EIT registration desirable.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• To succeed in this position, one must be a self-starter and have excellent communication, analytical skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of personnel and organizations
• Must have the ability to maintain and establish positive working relationships with all company departments
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, high impact environment to effectively handle multiple assignments

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.
• 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.