Mechanical Engineering Manager

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, Mechanical Engineering experience in pipeline & terminals to join our team in Houston, TX or Allentown, PA!

Role Summary:

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering role is responsible for leading a comprehensive mechanical engineering team focused on mechanical design for new projects in pipeline and terminals, rotating equipment, pipeline hydraulics and mechanical design standard maintenance. Typical duties include but are not limited to the following:

Team Leader

• Lead dynamic team of 4-5 engineers focused on mechanical design for pipings and terminals, rotating equipment and system hydraulics to ensure that Company initiatives are completed, and all stakeholder needs are met.
• Support and develop direct reports establishing individual and group goals that align with Buckeye Vision
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support as needed
• Report to leadership team on initiative updates, economic drivers, and KPI's
• Collaborate with supply chain to maintain critical relationships with engineering service providers
• Strategically distribute workload to ensure support activities are held within intended timeframe and budget

Program Management:

• Provide oversight of the programs managed within the team.
• May manage one or more maintenance programs.
• Program manager owns the annual budget for all assigned programs and ensures all projects stay within their financial obligations.

Standards and Specifications

• Owner of all mechanical engineering standards, specifications and recommended practices.
• Collaborates with other standard owners to develop a vision and long-range plan for engineering standards with support and approval from key stakeholders and leadership.
• Effectively leverages standards and practices to ensure compliance.
• Leads and participates in the development and review of company manuals, procedures, standards, and recommended practices.

Project Involvement:

• Partners with project managers, operations, business development and others to ensure group participation and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifies cost effective solutions and explores new technologies to meet the needs of a project.
• Participate design reviews on projects of all sizes and complexity.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field is required.
• 5+ years' experience with pipeline & terminals
• 1+ years' experience in personnel management
• Experience with developing project scopes and estimates for project feasibility.
• Experience with design and construction codes applicable to pipeline and bulk storage terminals for pumps, piping, tanks, etc.
• Masters in mechanical engineering or MBA preferred.
• Up to 25% travel

Certificates & Licenses:

• PE and/or PMP preferred

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 and Safety Requirements:

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

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.