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Buckeye Partners, L.P. Measurement & Quality Control Manager in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Reference #: MEASU004320 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: Support the overall design, implementation and maintenance of the Company Measurement and Quality Control programs by assuring product quality and measurement accuracy for Company facilities including pipelines, terminals and other facilities, domestic and international. Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

Support the development and implementation of the Corporate M&QC program including process and procedure development, establishment of standards and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Support the resolution of product quality and measurement issues through investigation and solution recommendation.  Issues may include those involving multiple locations, shippers, corporate involvement, large settlements or blending questions. This includes liquid pipeline and terminal facilities, domestic and international, chemicals, products and crude.  Support may be required involving natural gas..

Oversee the testing and tuning of meters needed for custody determination and to optimize leak detection system performance.

Provide measurement, quality and operational support with regard to butane blending.

Manage and maintain databases for fungible lab testing, jet fuel filtration, lab and measurement equipment as well as quality upsets and incident reports.

Provide the periodic bidding and selection of contractors supporting these effort.

Research and recommend new technologies or product specifications.

Provide technical advice and counsel concerning the application and use of measurement and quality equipment, including remotely controlled quality and measurement applications.

Conduct training and quarterly reports and attend meetings as needed.

Maintain involvement and participation in API or ASTM and report information of potential impact or importance to Buckeye Partners.

Provide technical expertise, support and training to Control Center, Scheduling, Shippers, Field Operations, Transportation, Marketing, Information Systems and Engineering as requested or needed.

Participate in special projects and evaluations, as required.

Support regular auditing of compliance with M&QC policies at corporate facilities.

And other duties as assigned. Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.

Master's Degree in related discipline preferred.

Related experience in measurement and quality control or related field preferred.

Chemistry background is preferred, including organic chemistry; knowledge and experience with lab practices; familiarity with refining processes; and knowledge of measurement systems and leak detection algorithms.

Experience in field, pipeline or petroleum related operations is preferred.

Must be capable of performing informative s atistical data analysis. Certificates & Licenses:

None required Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

In order to succeed in this position, it is necessary to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) in order to coordinate M&QC Specialists, Field Supervisors, Technicians, Schedulers, Control Center(s) and other field personnel in problem resolution as necessary with product measurement or quality.  Proper interaction, using tact and discretion with suppliers, shippers and outside testing facilities is also required to establish and maintain excellent working relationships contributing to correct decisions concerning product quality in a timely manner.

The M&QC Leader is office-based but expected to travel approximately 30% of the time to the field and industry meetings.

The M&QC Leader is on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to handle measurement or quality problems in support of their team and the Field Specialists.

Physical demands require someone capable of sitting at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours, visiting field locations where there is potential for being near construction activity and participating in M&QC tasks including climbing tanks.

This is a visible position where public speaking will be required from time to time to address both internal and external audiences.

Manages a staff of 3-4, and extended staff of 7-8 additional and a budget of about $2 Million. 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.

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