Manager, Operations

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 Manager, Operations with 10+ years' experience in field operations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

Assure safe, reliable and environmentally conscious operations that are in compliance with Company mission, policy, and direction. Primary job responsibilities include managing day-to-day activities of the assigned Asset Team locations, as well as ensuring financial accountability for the assigned area.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

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  Prioritize and manage daily operations schedule. Assure safe operations by insisting on subordinate compliance with company safety and training policies.

  
  
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  Assure reliability of pipeline and terminal assets by timely maintenance in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Ensure representation at appropriate Public Awareness Programs to help prevent third party damage.

  
  
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  Assure environmental consciousness by compliance with policy to prevent any environmental contamination and by preparing for pipeline or terminal emergencies via training of work force and education of potential public emergency responders. As required, act as Incident Commander and as company representative in the event of a pipeline or terminal emergency.

  
  
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  Assure efficient operations by developing economical responsibility expense and ordinary capital budgets and controlling expenses via efficient operations and maintenance within these limitations. Report on variances as required. Audit field operations and maintenance and correct deficiencies and work continually to improve operational efficiency.

  
  
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  Assist in the capital and expense projects within responsibility from inception through construction to turnover and operations.

  
  
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  Request support as deemed necessary from the District Work Team on operational objectives and immediate needs to the Asset Team. This includes performing tasks that may be outside a normal area of expertise or responsibility. Assist in the planning and execution of projects cooperatively between the Asset Team and the District Work Team.

  
  
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  Act as company spokesperson to shippers and the public. Be a leader and a promoter of change nurturing favorable employee culture.

  
  
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  Ensure loss/gain is properly monitored and any discrepancies resolved promptly.

  
  
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  Support project related work including developing and reviewing scopes of work, submitting and approving bids, performing purchasing and order management.

  
  
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  Support and manage efforts related to employee development, coaching and training.

  
  
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  Lead Asset Team to high performance certification.

  
  
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  Support other projects or other requests as needed.

  
  
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  And other duties as assigned.

  
  

Position Requirements:

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  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  
  
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  Bachelor's Degree preferred

  
  
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  10+ years' experience in field operations required.

  
  
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  5+ years in pipeline operations required.

  
  
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  Significant technical troubleshooting experience required.

  
  
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  Significant experience managing operations helpful.

  
  
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  Up to 30% travel required.

  
  

Certificates & Licenses:

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  Valid driver's license.

  
  

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

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  Individuals must have the knowledge and ability to analyze and solve both personnel and pipeline operational problems to be successful in this type job. Good communication skills are required. The individual must possess leadership abilities and promote the team environment.

  
  
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  Although a large portion of the time may be spent in an office environment, the incumbent must also spend time at the various field locations, thereby being exposed to adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments. Occasional travel is required.

  
  
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  Position supervises 24 hour, 365-day operation. It requires carrying a cell phone and being on-call most of the year. Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may often require without advance notice overtime after hours, on weekends, and holidays.

  
  

Essential Functions:

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  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.

  
  
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  This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

  
  
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  This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

  
  

Physical & Safety Requirements:

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

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

  
  
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  The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

  
  
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  This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).

  
  
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  The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

  
  
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  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.