What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer II position at Buckeye Partners L.P.?
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 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.
Role Summary :
Buckeye is searching for a mechanical engineer with a focus on rotating equipment and pipeline system hydraulics. The role is responsible for, but not limited to, supporting operations, company project managers, commercial development teams and Buckeye's rotating equipment program manager. Role provides services to diagnose and repair existing pumps, development of critical spares program, supporting project managers with specifying and procuring new pumps, performing hydraulic calculations for trouble shooting and projects, reviewing drawings and engineering information to ensure systems are fit for purpose from a pumps and hydraulics standpoint.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include :
- Regional Operations Support : Support operations with rotating equipment trouble shooting, retrofit and system re-configuration. Key responsibilities include :
- Identifying operational, mechanical, or hydraulic problems related to rotating equipment and identify options for repair, replacement, or upgrades.
- Performing system hydraulic analysis and design using software and by manual methods as needed.
- Be available to support emergency response activities related to pumps and motors when requested.
- When requested by operations, manage contract service providers performing repairs and upgrades to rotating equipment including scope development, contracting and schedule / cost management.
- Investigate Abnormal Operating Events (AOEs) and support the identification of root cause and resolution
- Rotating Equipment and Hydraulic Program Support : Support the Buckeye rotating equipment program manager including review of RCAP, MCAP & MEXP project submissions and collaboration in the development of project submissions. Key responsibilities include :
Review of district and corporate project submissions validating scopes, completeness of submissions and project readiness.
Maintain contact and provide support as needed to company project managers through the project life cycle, i.e. project development, execution, commissioning and close out.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
