Senior Specialist, Process Safety (various locations)

Buckeye Partners L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners L.P. seeks a Senior Specialist, Process Safety to implement PSM programs for Engineering and Construction and domestic pipelines/terminals. Location is flexible among Buckeye assets, with Houston, TX as a preferred site.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Health & Safety and 3–10 years in petrochemicals, plus hands-on use of Apollo PHA, HAZOP/HAZID and MOC. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Health & Safety or advanced degree.
• 3–10 years in Petrochemical/oil and gas with risk assessment and hazard management.
• Experience with Apollo PHA, HAZOP, HAZID or similar tools.
• Travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• AWS: Asset Maintenance Plan development with operations and E&C groups.
• Identify, assess and document HSSE risk reduction strategies.
• Plan and lead PSM activities: HAZOP, PHA, MOC, siting studies.
• Support process development and inspections across sites.
• Train staff on changing procedures and ensure compliance.
• Audit and enforce adherence to procedures.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety engineering

Process safety tools

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or Health & Safety

Tools

Apollo PHA

HAZOP

HAZID

MOC

Risk assessment methods

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.

Role Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Process Safety role is responsible for implementing the Process Safety Management programs, policies and procedures for the Engineering and Construction Group and domestic pipeline and terminal within Buckeye.

This role can be located at any Buckeye asset; however, the preference is: Houston, TX; Allentown, PA; East Chicago, IN; Port Reading, NJ; or Tampa, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Asset Maintenance Plan. Working with domestic Operations and E&C groups in developing five year Asset Maintenance Plan.
• Risk Reduction. Identifying, assessing and documenting of HSSE risk reduction and control strategies for significant hazards.
• Program Stewardship. Planning, organizing, leading assessment and controlling activities such as HAZOP, PHA, MOC and facility siting/layout studies.
• Process Development and Improvements. Supporting and facilitating the PSM process to include domestic pipeline/terminal Operations, E&C Group, and Corporate HSSE Teams, driving the Process Hazard Assurance by preparing site projects for internal and corporate Process Safety inspections and facilitating the Apollo Process Hazards Assessment Process.
• Training. Training and mentoring staff on new and or modified procedures.
• Audits. Auditing and enforcing compliance with procedures and processes.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Health and Safety or advance degree.
• Minimum 3-10 years' experience in Petrochemical industry, oil and gas applying principles and practices of risk assessment, safety engineering and hazard management.
• Experience in technical safety, systems safety, process safety tools and techniques such as Apollo PHA, HAZOP, HAZID or Quantitative Risk Assessment.
• Up to 30% travel

Certificates & Licenses:

• Industry specific certifications helpful.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• This position requires someone with exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
• As a service-oriented job, the position requires a great deal of scheduling flexibility and responsiveness. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.

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.

Safety and physical 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.
• This position requires the ability to work comfortably and safely in the proximity to open water.

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.

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