Technician I

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 Technician I with experience in pipeline, terminal or plant operations and maintenance in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:

Position can be based in Mantua or Cleveland, OH.

The Technician role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities. Technicians perform routine operations and maintenance on equipment at pump stations (tank farms), remote booster stations, pipeline ROW, pipeline facilities, remote valve sites, and delivery terminals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

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  Maintenance Projects. Performing overall troubleshooting and maintenance support for pipeline and terminal facilities in the assigned area including planning, estimating, scheduling and cost controlling.

  
  
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  Compliance. 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.

  
  
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  Continuous Education. Maintaining a high level of knowledge relating to new and current technology and equipment.

  
  
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  Management. Procuring and managing the efforts of outside contractors as required.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  Product Training. Training Operations personnel and others in the use of new or modified equipment or software.

  
  
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  Documentation. Maintaining equipment records and furnishing documentation per Company policy of work performed.

  
  
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  And other duties as assigned.

  
  

Position Requirements:

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

  
  
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  Experience in pipeline, terminal or plant operations and maintenance is required.

  
  
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  Experience installing or troubleshooting PLC's (B&R, Siemens, Allen Bradley) and truck/rail load rack presets (Accuload, Multiload) preferred

  
  
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  Experience in Measurement of Liquids or Gas is preferred

  
  
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  Must reside within 45 minutes normal driving time of the work location.

  
  
  

Certificates & Licenses:

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  Valid driver's license

  
  

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

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  Must have the ability to navigate basic computer systems (i.e. Windows).

  
  
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  Basic knowledge of SCADA applications and MS Office applications is a plus.

  
  
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  In order to be successful in this position, the individual must possess good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

  
  
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  The individual must have good analytical skills and good technical aptitude.

  
  

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

  
  
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  The individual must be capable of performing the physical labor required to complete the responsibilities of this position (including capability to use related tools and work equipment).

  
  

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.