Engineer II, Fire Protection

Overview 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 Engineer II, Fire Protection role is to support fire protection engineering standards, continuous improvement programs, and provide general subject matter expertise in all fire protection systems throughout the company. The role serves as the primary point of contact for fire protection matters, working closely with site teams, local fire departments, project teams, and vendors. Responsibilities Operations Support: Provide responses to field operations requests for technical assistance and guidance on application of fire protection systems in compliance with established codes and company standards. Provide technical support to operations in the event of incidents. Operations Support: Provide operations support for fire protection systems maintenance, testing, and upgrades to ensure compliance with API, NFPA, OSHA, and local regulations. Operations Support: Build productive relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) across the asset portfolio in conjunction with local operations personnel. Operations Support: Provide technical expertise for fire incident investigation and response strategies. Program Management: Manage the fire protection maintenance program including the scope and budgets for all projects in the portfolio while leveraging vendor relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Program Management: Implement strategies to minimize accidental fire system discharges and reduce AFFF foam concentrates within the company. Program Management: Coordinate with teams to establish and maintain site-specific fire response plans, including water and foam resources. Program Management: Monitor inspection and testing reports from third-party vendors, providing guidance on corrective actions and system improvements. Program Management: Identify reliability opportunities, design improvements, and oversee implementation in coordination with Operations & Maintenance personnel. Program Management: Promote an atmosphere of safety excellence through leadership and corrective action as needed. Design Review: Participate in the development of concepts to improve facility fire protection, considering applicable codes, safety standards, and environmental requirements. Design Review: Provide guidance to designers and external design contractors relating to project design packages. Engineering Standards: Produce, monitor, and improve engineering standards, recommended practices, standard designs, and specifications that form part of the company’s design library. Position Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required. Working knowledge of NFPA standards (11, 13, 20, 24, 25, 30, 58, 72, etc.), API standards, and OSHA regulations applicable to pipeline and terminal facilities. 7+ years’ experience as a working fire protection engineer in the refining/midstream business, chemicals industry, other process industry, or with an engineering firm serving these industries. Up to 30%–40% travel – Primarily Domestic Additional Skills Preferred Participate in industry standards groups including ILTA, NFPA, and others. Possess and actively apply practical firefighting experience, particularly involving tanks containing ignitable liquids and gases, during project development/review from a first responder's perspective. Experience in working with firefighting foam including foam systems. Experience in testing and commissioning various fire protection systems. Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills. Strong analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems and to consult with users to provide technical assistance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, CoPilot, hydraulic calculations, and other design software packages. Essential Functions 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. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Compliance with all personnel policies. Physical & Safety Requirements Exposure to outside weather conditions; ability to work at heights greater than 5 feet and around moving parts, rail equipment, petroleum products, and chemical fumes. Regularly required to use hands, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or PPE as required. Occasional movement inside an office environment and frequent use of a computer and office equipment. Proximity to open water and compliance with DOT drug and alcohol regulations. About You To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, 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 handling sensitive and confidential information. Buckeye Partners seeks to cultivate an organizational focus that stimulates creative and entrepreneurial actions to reduce costs, generate revenues, improve productivity, or improve 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buckeye Partners