Oil Storage Terminal Jobs Near Me

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 Apprentice Terminal Operator with 2+ years' related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Role Summary:
Learn the overall operation and maintenance of the terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets as applicable. Basic understanding of the following: executing the receipt, delivery storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products for the field location.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

• Train and apply knowledge for the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage and all equipment associated with terminal operations; keeping it in good working order and acceptable appearance. Maintain facility to meet or exceed company standards. Help analyze and solve problem situations.
• Learn and train to be Responsible for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock (if applicable), following all product movement, measurement and quality control procedures.
• Become knowledgeable of petroleum terminal regulations. Stay aware of all environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures, to include Coast Guard, local, state and federal environmental agencies so that the terminal can assure compliance.
• Ensure that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including health, safety, security and environmental.
• Maintain a good relationship with all terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Following training, respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when called upon to do so. Participate in annual emergency response training drills.
• Responsible for the operation of all computer inventory control systems and participate in any inventory issue investigations.
• Be familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal and assist with other pipeline duties such as one call investigations if applicable, etc.
• Be familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal and assist with other marine duties as required.
• Support Asset Team to achieve high performance certification. May be required to act as Asset Team point person.
• Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special projects as needed.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations preferred.
• General understanding of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is helpful.
• Inventory control and/or accounting background a plus.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems desirable.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Some locations may be subject to the port security regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration and United States Coast Guard. Employment at certain locations may be contingent upon obtaining state specific licenses and/or a Transportation Worker Identification Credential. More information on this requirement is available at .
• Valid driver's licenses required.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• In order to be successful in this position, one must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are also required.
• This position requires someone who can work well under pressure and has a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Individual must be available during non-work hours as required and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times. Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Individuals must be able to work with little to no supervision.

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:

• This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
• This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• This position requires the employee to regularly access and work at or around heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on-track rail equipment, petroleum product or other chemical fumes, airborne particles like dust or other chemicals, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise level in the work environment.
• 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.
• Must be able and willing to spend on average 70% of ones time on his/her feet
• Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 5 times per day on average.
• 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 productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• The incumbent in this role must wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• 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 is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• This position requires the ability to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and work comfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations

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.
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