What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst II, IT - Leak Detection position at Buckeye Partners L.P.?
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 an Analyst II, IT - Leak Detection with experience with real time control in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our growing team!
Role Summary:
The Analyst II, Leak Detection role is responsible for supporting the planning, development, installation, and maintenance of the Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) system and related applications that support Buckeye's real time pipeline operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
- CPM System Program Support. Support program of cyclic review of CPM models and alarm thresholds. Follow procedures and provide supporting documentation to ensure leak detection models are configured correctly and provide control center personnel with accurate information for identifying and responding to potential leak indications.
- Leak Detection and Batch Tracking System Support. Support the Leak Detection and Batch Tracking system including configuration, instrumentation/equipment recommendations, pipeline parameters, threshold evaluation, troubleshooting analysis, training, and vendor
contact. - Leak Investigation Support. Assist the Control Center and Field Operations in the investigation of credible leak indications.
- Project Support. Support ongoing pipeline project work as it pertains to leak detection and batch tracking, as well as internal SCADA and CPM software/hardware upgrade projects.
- Maintenance. Maintaining existing CPM hardware including servers & workstations.
- Training. Complete and maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) training for CPM system maintenance, and other training as necessary.
- R&D. Attend industry conferences and trade shows to keep abreast of new industry tools, technologies and methodologies for SCADA and Leak Detection. Support the application of new technologies within the CPM system to meet organizational needs.
- User Support. Provide On-Call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field required
- 3 years experience with real time control systems is desirable.
- Knowledge of pipeline operations and procedures, computer systems hardware, network and
communications configuration, personal computer applications, process control systems,
applications and operation of computer support facilities preferred. - Ability to travel up to 5% both domestically and internationally.
Certificates & Licenses:
- None required
Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
- In order to be successful in this position, one must have excellent analytical skills to resolve
business and operations problems and have good communication skills to consult with users to provide technical assistance. - Persons in this position are asked to respond to emergencies immediately and requires an incumbent who has the ability to meet stringent deadlines and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Persons in this position must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and interact on numerous concepts.
- While working in the SCADA & Leak Detection environment, one must possess a keen cybersecurity awareness and adhere to cybersecurity policies.
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 role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment
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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