Buckeye Partners

06/26/2023

Our employees are the heart of our company. Meet Jeremy Willis, a long time employee and Field Operator with Buckeye Partners.

"If you’re looking for a great company, people, competitive pay, growth, and experience working in different operations, look no further. It’s all here at Buckeye Partners.

As a Field Operator, I’m responsible for pipeline operations, integrity, and damage prevention, projects, corrosion, and terminal operations. My favorite aspects of the job are the everyday challenges of working in pipeline and terminal operations and working with and educating contractors and first responders on policies and procedures around our pipelines. For me, the best part of working at Buckeye is the growth opportunity, competitive compensation, and being self-sufficient at my job. Buckeye has given me the opportunity to grow, learn, and experience almost all operations of the company. Joining Buckeye Partners, means joining a great company and working with great people."

- Jeremy Willis

11/08/2022

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09/20/2022

Founded in 1886, Buckeye Partners, L.P. has a proven track record of stability and success. We pride ourselves on the laser focus we apply to safely providing service and value to our customers, operating under a strong set of values, and empowering our employees to make decisions. We have a tenacious commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance in all that we do.



It is our internal culture that sets us apart from other companies. Our goal is to provide our employees with a greater span of responsibility, the ability to make decisions, and access to experts to help you build your skills and experiences. Each of our career tracks provides employees with the ability to innovate, and be a significant contributor from their first day on the job.



Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Technician I with either related work experience in industrial environments or graduate of an electrical/mechanical technical school program.



Role Summary:

The Technician I role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities. The Technician I role performs basic routine operations and maintenance on equipment at pump stations (tank farms), remote booster stations, pipeline ROW, pipeline facilities, remote valve sites, and delivery terminals. Depending on the Buckeye facility need, the Technician I may perform operations and maintenance tasks on electrical systems and equipment.



Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

- Maintenance Projects. Under general supervision performing overall support for pipeline and terminal facilities equipment and systems in the assigned area including but not limited to the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation and removal of all electrical, mechanical, communication, control, and measurement equipment.

- Performing and recording regulatory and Company policy preventative maintenance inspections and procedures as identified in the Maintenance and/or Regulatory Manuals and in JDE system.

- Continuous Education. Maintaining a high level of knowledge relating to new and current technology and equipment.
Procuring and managing the efforts of outside contractors as required.

- Policy Implementation. Implementing company policies, standards, drawings, diagrams and construction specifications for the installation of new facilities and the repair or upgrade of existing facilities.

- Product Training. Training Operations personnel and others in the use of new or modified equipment or software.
Maintaining equipment records and furnishing documentation per Company policy of work performed.

- Overall Technical Level of 1-19 on the Technician Career Ladder

- And other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements:

- Two-year associate’s degree in a technical field (electrical, electronic, or mechanical) OR the equivalent combination of education/work experience is required.

- Experience in pipeline, terminal or plant operations and maintenance is a plus.
Experience installing or troubleshooting PLC’s (B&R, Siemens, Allen Bradley) and truck/rail load rack presets (Accuload, Multiload) is a plus.

- Experience in Measurement of Liquids or Gas is preferred.

- Basic Universal skills including basic understanding of Codes, Regulations, Company. Recommended Practices and Procedures as required by the skill.
Exhibits basic familiarity with commercial and manufacture software programs as required by the skill.

- Must be supervised by more experienced Technicians, Engineers, or Supervisors when performing skill.

-Approximately 25% Travel required.

02/02/2022

The Project Controls Manager will lead, direct and manage the performance of a project controls team. The Project Controls Manager is to assure that the tools and reporting systems to adequately manage cost, schedule and risk are developed and maintained. This position will establish clear roles and responsibilities for project controls staff and ensure appropriate cross training is provided to risk, cost and schedule specialists.







The Project Controls Manager is responsible for maintaining and monitoring all project cost, schedule and risk management procedures and controls to ensure the provision of accurate and timely reports and documentation requirements that will assist the Project Manager in maintaining financial and administrative control over the project - thereby ensuring the project objectives are met.







Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:


•Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of a management reporting system to produce valuable program controls reports and data.
•Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management including EVM, forecasting and document control for multiple projects.
•Oversee the risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project portfolio.
•Expert negotiation experience with project agreements and construction contract/subcontract agreements.
•Maintain all relevant records to ensure strict financial control over the project and availability of required information
•Assist with developing and managing project budgets and project reporting activities using project management software and/or other cost / accounting software
•Maintain strict financial and administrative control over projects including establishing a work breakdown structure, budget setup and tracking, forecasting, change management, earned value analysis, monitoring of contractor claims, and cash flow analysis
•Contractor administration and review of contractor cost reporting and progress
•Cost reporting to include project budget, changes, commitments, estimate to complete, final forecast, and variances
•Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
•Quantity surveying and tracking
•Cost estimate review and analysis
•Analyze and monitor project schedules
•Forecast contingency based on risk analyses
•Develop historical cost data for bench-marking purposes
•Ensure projects are managed to the highest quality in the most cost effective manner with strict adherence to schedule
•Ensuring all project documentation is kept up-to-date and filed accurately
•Informing Project Manager on the progress of the work on all significant matters relating to or arising from the duties and functions under your control
•Ensuring that you maintain the name and goodwill of the company
•Develop and implement project controls manual.
•Responsible for recruitment, development, training, retention and evaluating performance of team staff



•Other duties as assigned.







Position Requirements:



•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

•A minimum of 10 years direct project controls experience.

•Background in project controls in midstream oil and gas industry is preferred.

•Proven experience and knowledge in project financial management and project controls is essential.


•Must have field experience in order to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.



•Computer literate with a strong knowledge of word processing, and spread sheet package is a requirement, together with knowledge of database or project management packages.

•Hands-on team player, fostering a sense of team building

02/02/2022

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Specialist HSSE - Environmental with pipeline and terminal safety compliance experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our growing team!

Role Summary:

Responsible for implementing environmental policies in addition to supporting district asset teams and training programs. Ensure district and terminal environmental safety and training requirements, emergency response activities and environmental compliance audits for the District.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

Direct and assist the asset teams in the implementation of environmental training requirements within assigned Field Operations and Terminals Employee’s throughout the district.
Assist asset teams in performing annual environmental audits of pipeline and terminal facilities.
Assist asset teams in performing required environmental audits and inspections.
Communicate and reinforce environmental compliance.
Conduct investigations Apollo-certified RCA practitioner, capable of leading RCA for major incident/event such as for injuries, vehicle accidents, product releases and other incidents as required.
Respond to pipeline and terminal emergencies serving as the Site Environmental Officer, ICS Coordinator, or assist in clean up and mediation technical
Assist as liaison between environmental and state agencies.
Assist asset teams and provide technical advice regarding environmental equipment and environmental procedures throughout district.
Perform active work audits and consulting during hydrostatic pressure tests, pipe repairs and replacements, tank repairs and other pipeline and terminal activities.
Present district-wide training of new Company programs, such as, Manuals Usage, and Train-the-Trainer sessions and support asset teams in this area as needed.
Assist with writing and revising System and Local Operating Manuals and support asset teams in this area as needed.
Maintain and assist asset team members in Tank Fire Fighting Action Plans and Emergency Response Plans.
Work with asset team and district work team to conduct PREP Notification, Exercise Drills for the District.
Make recommendations and provide consultation in assigned environmental program specialties.
Conduct New Employee Training School and assist with Operations Training School as necessary.
Assist Health, Safety, Security and Environmental management in developing company-wide safety and training programs.
Represent the Company at pipeline public awareness meetings for outside agencies/contractors.
When required, perform management of work associated with: capital projects; enhancements to existing facilities; and accommodations of outside public or private plans.
Assist District and Asset Teams in the development of environmental expense budgets.
Support District Work 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.
Entry level through 10+ years pipeline 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/RCRA 24 hour HAZWOPER, preferred
IS-700 NIMS & ICS 100, preferred
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products required. Experience in Visio and Sharepoint desired.
District positions require extensive travel (50% - 60%). Corporate positions require (30% - 40%) travel. Incumbent 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 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.

11/17/2021

Role Summary:

The Staff II Accountant, BMS role is responsible for supporting the accounting functions for the Buckeye Merchant Services (BMS) segment, a wholesale distributor of refined petroleum products in the continental United States and in the Caribbean, which includes inventory accounting, revenue margin accounting, operating expenses, and other general ledger accounting activities. The role will require preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, detailed variance analysis, as well as performing inter-company accounting, supporting the monthly close process, and working alongside both front and middle office groups. The Staff II Accountant will report to the Division Controller of BMS.



Responsibilities include:

Account Reconciliations and Journal Entries. Prepare and record various monthly account reconciliations, analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis, prepare recurring and other journal entries to support the monthly BMS close process and as necessary develop an approach to resolve outstanding reconciling items (working with Schedulers and Traders) and develop documentation that meets the standards of sound internal controls.
Coordinate monthly reporting and accounting close duties for function. Support and review the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for accounting managers, senior leaders and other departments as necessary.
Month Close. Supports the monthly close process by preparing various journal entries, performing analytics and assisting with submission and review of journal entries as well as organizing close-related tasks for team to ensure compliance with established timelines within the monthly close process.
Executing and following appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, FERC and other applicable regulatory policies and standards.
Processes and Procedures. Identifying new processes and reviewing existing ones to create more efficient workflows for not only the back office but for processes related to the front and middle office groups, and insuring controls for processes are sufficient and compliant. Leveraging technology to automate processes and procedures surrounding financial reporting and analysis and assuming ownership of special projects to develop and implement improvements in current processes and systems.
Serving as a key resource for the function for training and mentoring less senior accountants.
Monthly Analyses. Assisting in the performance of monthly analyses, including budget-to-actual, prior-year variances and other key performance indicators for senior management and Board financial-review packages.
Cross-functional support. Participate in special projects and support other accounting functions as needed.
Audit Support. Prepare supporting schedules for audit activities as assigned.
Assist in the preparation of budgets as needed.
Providing assistance with assimilating purchase acquisitions into company records.
And other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
2-3 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
Experience with inventory accounting is preferred.
Significant proficiency utilizing MS Excel.
Prior utilization of trading software, Solarc RightAngle, is preferred.