Sr. Analyst, Operational Technology

Company: Buckeye Partners L.P.
Location: Allentown
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionBuckeye 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:
Manage the continuous operation of Buckeye Texas Processing's Automation and Process Control applications, as well as, maintain network security, evaluation, testing and recommendation of new network technologies and ensure the efficient operation of all local area networks (LAN).
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

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  Develops, manages and implements standards, procedures, processes, policies for the operations group including production, data control, operations and operations support.
  
  
  Acts as the lead technical expert for the Automation Applications and the Process Controls systems.
  
  
  Maintains system availability, prepare metrics to evaluate systems performance, and work with IT groups and users to ensure that service objectives are met.
  
  
  Implements and maintains a backup/recovery/disaster plan that provides the maximum coverage for systems software, applications and user network data.
  
  
  Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to operating systems and processes.
  
  
  Monitors, insures compliance, and conforms to all SOX Compliance mandates.
  
  
  Provides guidance, technical advice, planning and project management both within the group and with outside consultants and vendors.
  
  
  Assist the Manager in developing strategic roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control systems in conjunction with IT and Terminal business management resources.
  
  
  Identify network solutions through constant interfacing with appropriate management levels, clients and vendors to ensure a cost effective and efficient infrastructure environment is available to provide essential communications for company operations.
  
  
  Provide network infrastructure and IT operations support by troubleshooting and providing maintenance and upgrades.
  
  
  Provide IT/Cyber Security oversight through working with other IT disciplines.
  
  
  Support Help Desk and other Information Systems team members when issues arise or a major problem is suspected.
  
  
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  Provide after hours (on call) support as needed on a regular rotation.
  
  
  And other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  Position Requirements:
  
  
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    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience required.
    
    
    Knowledge of Emerson's DeltaV DCS and Automatic Tank Gauging Systems.
    
    
    Experience with PLCs, programming, ladder logic, and all aspects of inputs and outputs of the system.
    
    
    Experience with HMI programming and its interaction with PLC
    
    
    Experience designing and implementing Windows Server Operating Systems and related components including: Active Directory, NTFS Setup and Security, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS required.
    
    
    Understanding of Cisco Series routers, switches, firewalls, VPN concentrators, wireless bridges and wireless access devices. TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IRDP, HSRP, and SNMP protocols. CAT 5e/6 and fiber optic network cabling.
    
    
    Experience with Autocad, RSLogix, Controllogix, RSView, FactoryView.
    
    
    
    Certificates & Licenses:
    
    
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      None required
      
      
      
      Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
      
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        Ability to lead project initiatives.
        
        
        Excellent communication and analytical skills.
        
        
        Ability to assist PC users in a pleasant, non-technical manner for problem resolution.
        
        
        Proven ability to recognize symptoms, analyze system data, and take corrective actions when problems arise. Also demands flexibility to work off hours and provide on-call assistance to perform system maintenance without effecting availability during normal working hours.
        
        
        This position requires good visual acuity, with a large portion of the time using a PC or other screen.
        
        
        
        Essential Functions:
        
        
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          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:
          
          
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            Normal office environment as well as the operational systems throughout the facility.
            
            
            
            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.
            
            All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Please view Equal Employment
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            Applicants who are extended an employment offer will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, a n d background check. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these pre-employment processes
            
            
            
            Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)

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