Marine Pilot

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

Provides guidance to ship's masters for the safe navigation, mooring and unmooring of vessels up to 300,000 DWT into Port Waters. The role is extremely diverse and will take place in a variety of weather conditions and on a 24/7 basis.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions Include

Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.

• Develop specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
• Steer ships into and out of berths, or signal tugboat captains to berth and unberth ships under senior pilot teaching and supervision.
• Maintains vessel's records, logs and inventories.
• Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port and when at a berth under senior pilot supervision.
• Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
• Performs other functions as directed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited US Maritime Academy is required.
• 3 - 5 years’ related experience in general pilotage is preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in marine terminal operations is preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

• US Coast Guard Certification is required.
• Holds a License 1 to berth ships up to 70,000 DWT.
• Holds a License 2 to berth ships up to 115,000 DWT.
• Holds a License 3 to berth ships up to 170,000 DWT.
• Holds a License 4 to Berth ships up to 300,000 DWT.

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

• Must embrace safe work practices, possess high initiative, accept accountability, and have the ability to flourish in a team environment.
• Must be able to train and mentor Pilot Trainees.
• Basic business aptitude and an entrepreneurial mindset is required. Mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and hand tool experience are also required.
• This position requires an individual who has a strong commitment to safety and team work.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are also required.
• Individual must be available during non-work hours as required and is required to carry an on-call phone at all times. Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to climb ship’s ladders up to 75 ft high.

Essential Functions

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with Buckeye standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the terms of your employment.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• This person must perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
• Required use of all safety equipment in performance of job.
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to climb ship’s ladders up to 75 ft high.

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.