Lead Terminal Operator

Buckeye Partners Lp; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners Lp in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Lead Terminal Operator to oversee receipt, storage, inventory control, and dispensing of liquid petroleum products at the terminal and along the pipeline. The role requires leading maintenance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and delivering reliable service to customers.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and 5+ years in terminalling or pipeline operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of inventory control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience in terminalling or pipeline operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, and dispensing of liquid petroleum products at the terminal and along the pipeline.
• Maintain and repair terminal loading rack and related equipment to meet company standards.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance, safety directives, and operating procedures.
• Maintain customer relations and respond to inquiries as required.
• Assist in inventory control investigations and budgeting for terminal projects.

Skills

Terminal operations

Product control

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Inventory control

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Lead Terminal Operator with experience in terminalling or pipeline operations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Role Summary

The Lead Terminal Operator role is responsible for leading activities related to the receipt, storage, and inventory control and dispensing of liquid petroleum products for the field location and assisting in the overall operation and maintenance of the terminal & pipeline.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include

• Terminal Operations. Overseeing the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack and equipment associated with terminal operations; keeping the facility in good working order and acceptable appearance and maintaining the facility to meet or exceed company standards.
• Product Control. Receiving, storing, and distributing of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock (if applicable), following all product movement, measurement and quality control procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance. Ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures, including Coast Guard, local, state and federal environmental agencies.
• Customer Service. Maintaining a good relationship with all terminal customers, responding to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Emergency Response. Responding to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies and participating in annual emergency response training drills.
• Inventory Control Systems. Maintaining all computer inventory control systems and participating in any inventory issue investigations.
• Annual Budgets. Assisting in compiling annual project lists and costs for annual budget purposes at each terminal.
• Projects. Assisting in long term maintenance capital programs for each site.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience in terminalling or pipeline operations preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

• None required

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

• General knowledge of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack required.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is required.
• Inventory control and/or accounting background would be a plus.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems desirable.
• In order to be successful in this position, one must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are also required.

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 person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.

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.