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 Process Safety Engineer with experience in refining and terminal operations to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Process Safety Engineer role is responsible for key activities in the implementation of PSM at the site, including the continuous improvement of the site process safety, loss prevention and contractor safety. This position coordinates Process Safety Management (PSM) efforts at the site, including process hazard analyses and PSM/RMP audits. Provides technical expertise to operating units to help evaluate risks and cost-effectively resolve PSM issues, including recommendations from

PHAs, audits and incident investigations. The Process Safety Engineer will serve on PHA teams, facilitate LOPAs, develop procedures, lead/participate in incident investigations and safety training, interact with operations and maintenance and interface with external regulatory bodies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

Maintain a risk management / reduction plan for the site

Coordinate process hazard analyses and revalidations

Implement action items derived from Process Hazard Analysis, Hazard Operability, Layers of Protection Analysis, and Pre-Startup Review utilizing the plant Management of Change system

Lead the process of reconciling P&IDs and other process technology critical documents between project design and installation

Coach, and train site employees on process safety management programs

Facilitate management of change requests to ensure that existing process changes are documented

Provide project input concerning process and personnel safety requirements included in generally accepted engineering standards such as NFPA, ASME, API, etc. , reducing the business’ need to hire third parties

Work with the Operations and Technical Managers to provide Process Safety support and align Site procedures and processes

Maintenance Project Support. Help in the development of the scope and planning for maintenance turn-arounds and other necessary facility outages. 

Compliance. Collaborating with Buckeye HSSE professionals to ensure that safe and environmentally sound work practices are being developed and followed in operations and projects

Processes and Procedures. Developing and deploying processes, systems, tools, and procedures to aid in the execution of operational and maintenance work activities in the facility.

And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be considered if extensive experience in the processing industry is shown. The capabilities described herein will still be met.

3 - 5 years’ experience in operation of crude oil refining units, LPG, Pipeline, Tank Farm and Dock operations

Experience with operation of low temperature refrigeration systems and refrigerated LPG storage will be a plus.

Up to 25% travel

Certificates & Licenses:

PE preferred

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

Good communication skills needed to interact with all levels of the organization including: management, engineering professionals, plant operators, maintenance personnel, suppliers, and contractors

Application of standard work processes (functional excellence), including engineering design standards, engineering operating procedures, inherent safety, HAZOP, etc.

Working knowledge of key Industry Process Safety standards

Skillful in Microsoft Office suite of software

Skillful in trending, and reporting from Distributive Control Systems (Delta V in particular)

Ability to teach/coach others in process and procedure 

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:

General office/control room environment will be typical. However, this role will require spending considerable portions of time in the operating plant. The ability to spend significant portions of working time standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in the outdoor environment year-around will be required.

About You:

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 way. To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory 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.