Terminal Operations Trainee: Pipelines & Safety

Buckeye Partners L.P.; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Partners L.P. is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator in Doraville, GA with 2+ years in terminal, pipeline or marine operations.

You will learn receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory control of petroleum products across terminal assets, while staying compliant with environmental and safety regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and readiness for emergencies, with responsibilities spanning equipment maintenance, data accuracy, and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train and apply knowledge for maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage and all equipment.
• Learn to be responsible for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock.
• Become knowledgeable of petroleum terminal regulations and safety directives.
• Ensure management is informed of any regulatory compliance issues including health, safety, security and environmental.
• Maintain good relationships with terminal customers and respond to inquiries.
• Respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine emergencies when trained and needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory control systems

Truck rack automation systems

Job description

Buckeye Partners L.P. is seeking an Apprentice Terminal Operator in Doraville, GA with 2+ years in terminal, pipeline or marine operations.

You will learn receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory control of petroleum products across terminal assets, while staying compliant with environmental and safety regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and readiness for emergencies, with responsibilities spanning equipment maintenance, data accuracy, and customer interactions.