Apprentice Terminal Operator Tri-State

Buckeye Partners Lp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners Lp, located in New York, is looking for an Apprentice Terminal Operator with at least 2 years of related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations. This role involves learning the operation and maintenance of terminal and pipeline assets, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and should have mechanical aptitude along with strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for training and development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of 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.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn the overall operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets.
• Train for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety directives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized inventory control systems

Job description

Brewerton Terminals BET, County Route 37 West River Road; P.O. Box 97 Brewerton, NY 13029, USA

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.

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

• 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

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Availability during non‑work hours and willingness to carry an on‑call phone at all times.
• Readiness for overtime, weekend or holiday work without notice.
• Capability 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 role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• 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.
• Employee must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• May require exposure to hazardous environments and wearing a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to spend on average 70% of one’s time on feet.
• Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 5 times per day on average.
• Occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (e.g. calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• Must wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May be required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must effectively communicate with others.
• May be required to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and work comfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.