Terminal Operations Apprentice: Learn Pipelines & Storage

Buckeye Partners; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners in Doraville, GA, seeks an Apprentice Terminal Operator with 2+ years in terminal, pipeline or marine ops to join our team. Learn operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine and rail assets, ensuring safe handling of petroleum products.

Role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and commitment to safety. You will train across receipt, storage, and distribution, comply with environmental and regulatory standards, and support emergency response drills

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train and apply knowledge for maintenance and repair of terminal loading rack, storage and equipment; keep in good order; help analyze problems.
• Learn and be responsible for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock; follow procedures.
• Know terminal regulations; stay aware of environmental, safety directives and operating procedures; ensure compliance.
• Keep management informed of any area or issue regarding regulatory compliance including health, safety, security and environmental.
• Maintain good relationship with terminal customers and respond to inquiries and needs.
• Respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when trained; participate in drills.
• Operate computer inventory control systems and participate in inventory issue investigations.
• Be familiar with pipeline operations; handle product movements at the terminal and assist with pipeline duties.
• Be familiar with marine operations; handle dock product movements and assist with marine duties.
• Support Asset Team to achieve high performance certification; may act as Asset Team point person.
• Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory control systems

Truck rack automation

Job description

Buckeye Partners in Doraville, GA, seeks an Apprentice Terminal Operator with 2+ years in terminal, pipeline or marine ops to join our team. Learn operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine and rail assets, ensuring safe handling of petroleum products.

Role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and commitment to safety. You will train across receipt, storage, and distribution, comply with environmental and regulatory standards, and support emergency response drills