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 Technical Services Senior Advisor with experience in project scope, technical design, and project controls preferably with construction projects in the Oil & Gas Industry to support our growing team!

Role Summary:

The Technical Services Senior Advisor will work with the broader project team to assure projects develop and abide within proper accordance to industry and Buckeye technical standards.This position will support the broader project controls function with a focus on the project development.Sound project development will support proper scope definition which in turn will support proper project costing and scheduling once in execution.The Technical Services Senior Advisor will support both the project development team with complex feasibility efforts and active in-flight projects managed by the execution project team. The role will also lead and support department process improvement initiatives such as estimating tools, project Debrief, portfolio reporting, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Key Functions
• Targeted resource for leading and supporting company feasibility efforts inclusive of scope development, engagement with key project stakeholders (internal and external), project budget development and schedule development for complex terminal and large, high complexity pipeline projects.
• Assist with developing and managing project budgets and project reporting activities using project management software and/or other cost / accounting software.
• Assist with developing the administrative control over projects including establishing a work breakdown structure, design controls, budget setup and tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Support project estimate reviews before key funding gates with a focus on scope maturity and technical design.
• Key contributor to the risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to feasibility efforts and the active project portfolio. 
• Key contributor to the development and execution of Project Health reviews and Project Debrief with a more holistic approach beyond the traditional controls space to include areas such as design, safety, operations integration, etc.
• Key Liaison with other Technical Services groups such as supply chain for analyzing strategic sourcing opportunities for various project/portfolio needs.
• Promote the maintenance of all relevant project records to ensure strict control over the project and availability of required information.
• Assist with the implementation of project controls manual.
• Other initiatives and duties as assigned

• Key Professional Skillsets
• Contracts and Negotiation:
• Advanced negotiation experience with project agreements and construction contract/subcontract agreements.
• Contractor administration and review of contractor cost reporting and progress
• Project Controls
• Advanced comprehensive Project Controls experience including cost, earned value, change, schedule, and documentation.
• KPIs and Analysis
• Advanced KPI Analysis, Reports, and Project Updates for Leadership. a

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field. 
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years direct project experience.
• Background in project design and controls in midstream oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Proven experience and knowledge in project design and project controls is essential.
• Must have field experience to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.
• Computer literate with a strong knowledge of word processing, and spread sheet package is a requirement, together with knowledge of database or project management packages.
• Hands-on team player, fostering a sense of team building.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license
• PMP and PE preferred
• TWIC preferred

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• A strong commitment to safety is expected.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings effectively
• Strong organizational skills and the capability to meet scheduled deadlines when implementing multiple initiatives
• Well organized, with an ability to prioritize

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 with occasional construction site visits as needed

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.