Manager, Marine Operations Support

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 Manager, Marine Operations Support, to support operations with experience in the Maritime Oil & Gas Industry, to join our growing team!

Role Summary:

The Manager, Marine Operations Support is responsible for providing leadership and support to the various departments that engage in the Company's overall Marine Program.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

• Marine Program. Support Marine Program in the development, execution and continuous improvement of the Company's Marine Program with specific attention to supporting operations. Responsible for reviewing/evaluation of marine surveys, inspections, dredge plans, mooring studies, and maintenance capital improvements at Buckeye marine facilities.
• Marine Manual. Lead Marine Manual reviews and updates to keep compliant with both regulatory and industry standards. With the assistance of the appropriate internal resources, develop and maintain a Marine Terminal Dock Conditions Manual at each Company marine terminal which provides the safety and operating requirements to vessel owners, operators, vessel personnel and agents of vessels utilizing Buckeye facilities.
• Will support the Maintenance Capital/Expense Program Owner for the marine related MCAP and MEXP yearly budgets, including five-year facility plans and the 20-year program budget.
• Scheduling Support. Provide support to the Terminal Schedulers on all matters related to vessel vetting, regulatory and marine operations.
• Commercial Support. Represent Marine Program interests during business development projects, acquisitions, and divestitures. Evaluation of contractual Marine Provisions and ensure that the Company complies and acts in accordance with such provisions.
• Audit and Reporting. Leads the Marine Audit program and supports Operations with identifying compliance issues, corrective actions, and other findings. Will lead reporting to Operations Leadership and assign all actions in BIRD. Provide support or identify who can support to resolve and close out all findings in a timely fashion.
• Third Party Damage Prevention Support. Leads Marine Program interface with ROW on dock incidents or dock damage claims.
• Regulatory Compliance. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements related to marine facilities and remain current with maritime industry trends.
• Industry Liaison. Maintain close relationship with harbor pilots, regional US Coast Guard, local Captain of the Port, tug and barge companies, vessel agents, Army Corp of Engineers, dredging contractors and other marine entities conducting business within the ports where Buckeye terminals are located.
• Serve as Company's Subject Matter Expert (SME). On all Marine Operational related topics, ensuring that the Company complies and acts in accordance with both regulatory and industry standard practices.
• Data Management and Integration. Supports managing Marine Program databases and ensuring that data integration occurs across the Marine Program to enable informed risk management decision making. Ensure all necessary and relevant information for Marine Assets are being obtained, stored, and updated in the Marine Database.
• Provide on-call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Other. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science Degree is required and Business Management preferred.
• 15+ years experience in the Maritime industry is required.
• 10+ years previous experience as Ship's Captain or Piloting is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in support of Marine Operations is preferred.
• Familiar with U.S. Coast Guard regulations related to marine terminals.
• Familiar with U.S. Coast Guard Incident Command System.
• Familiar with MTSA regulations.
• Familiar with IMO, OCIMF, ISGOTT, and PIANC standards and guidelines.
• Travel Requirements: up to 50%.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Certification of Completion from a recognized Maritime Program.
• Senior Level Merchant Mariner Credentials as Deck Officer
• Transportation Workers Identification Card
• Certification as Facility Security Officer

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.
• Person in this position is 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.
• Persons in this position must possess good oral and written skills.
  
  

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:

• Normal office environment

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.