Apprentice Pipeliner Tri-State
Job Category: Professional
Requisition Number: APPRE004539
ed: March 13, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Coraopolis Terminal
Moon Township, PA 15108, USA
Job Details
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 aremitted to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and themunities we serve. As part of thismitment 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 Apprentice Pipeliner Tri-State with experience in terminal, pipeline or plant operations with general kledge of equipment and maintenance of pipeline and terminal facilities in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Role Summary:
The Pipeliner role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and pipeline and terminal facilities with little direct supervision.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:
Timeframe: 0 – 18 months.
Right of Way. Learning thepany’s damage prevention program including One Calls, Right of Way investigations and maintenance, 3rd Party Crossings, Property Owner awareness activities, as required. Performing duties under the supervision of a Pipeliner A.
Introduction to Regulatory Compliance. Learning environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures so that the Company can assurepliance. Ensuring that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatorypliance including environmental, health and safety.
Customer Service. Maintaining a good relationship with all customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
Introduction to Documentation. Learning to maintain accurate and appropriate documentation on all work performed.
Training on Emergency Response. Attend 24 hour new employee hazwhopper training for emergency response.
Introduction to Cathodic Protection. Learning thepany’s Cathodic Protection theory, including inspecting Cathodic Protection systems for tanks, performing corrosion probes, installing and maintaining test leads, taking Cathodic Protection measurements and inspecting and testing insulating devices, as required.
Pipeline Operations. Obtain a full working kledge and understanding of pipeline operations.
Works as a Relief Operator as required: performs applicable duties.
And other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Related experience in terminal, pipeline or plant operations required.
General kledge or experience in the petroleum industry is required.
Up to 15% travel required.
Certificates & Licenses:
Valid driver’s license
Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
In order to be successful in this position, one must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
Goodmunication and problem-solving skills are also required.
This position requires someone who can work well under pressure and has a strongmitment to safety.
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 requirespliance with all personnel policies.
Physical & Safety Requirements:
This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
This position requires the employee to regularly access and work at or around heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on-track rail equipment, petroleum product or other chemical fumes, airborne particles like dust or other chemicals, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise level in the work environment.
The incumbent must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
This position may require exposure to hazardous environments and require the wearing of a respirator.
Must be able and willing to spend on average 90%of ones time on his/her feet
Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 10 to 20 times per day on average.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
This positionmunicates with supervision and co-workers via VHF radio and hand signals, or cell phone.
The incumbent in this role must wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required in hazardous areas.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to effectivelymunicate with others.
This position requires the ability to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and workfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
About You:
To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstratedmitment to environmental responsibility and regulatorypliance. Excellentmunication, both written and verbal, as well as stronganizational 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 ananizational 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 tomercializing 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 ofmunities today.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Hazwoper/Respirator

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