Program Manager, Corporate Health & Safety

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.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a

Program Manager, Corporate Health & Safety

with experience in a Corporate Safety environment, responsible for the development, management, and execution of health & safety related programs and equipment in the oil and gas pipeline, terminals, and refining industry to join our growing team.

Role Summary

Serving in a pivotal capacity, this individual operates as a strategic leader and catalyst for organizational advancement. Entrusted with end-to-end accountability for critical health and safety programs, they architect, guide, and execute multifaceted initiatives that directly impact Buckeye Partners’ operational excellence and culture of safety. Rather than being confined to a narrow function, their role spans cross-functional collaboration, expert decision-making, and influential advocacy—ensuring that major projects not only meet compliance benchmarks, but also drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable value across the enterprise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include

- Responsible for the implementation of newly revitalized FRC program

- Develop timelines, budgets, and deliverables while monitoring progress and risks

- Align initiatives with Buckeye safety standards and organizational priorities

- Ability to conduct extensive research on relative product trends in order to gain subject matter expertise and critical knowledge specific to projects and their ancillary components

- Ability to effectively manage resources from afar

- Makes informed decisions in collaborative manner with key stakeholders

- Manage relationships with vendor & distributors

- Partners with supply chain during the sourcing, contracting, and negotiation phases of projects to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance

- Serves in the capacity of a corporate liaison for regional stakeholders and external suppliers

- Develops and manages new projects aligned with Buckeye’s initiative execution

- Able to establish KPI’s to track vendor performance and resolve delivery and or service issues

- Collaborates with Change Management to ensure successful project planning, communication, and execution

- Partners with the Center of Excellence, Supply Chain, and Operations to gain insight and feedback for the overall objective of project

Position Requirements

- Preferred Education - Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics management, or related field

- Acceptable Education - associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years in a related field such as Project management, warehousing and material management, supply chain

- Position may require up to 50% travel but may vary depending on program deployments

- Must be able to obtain TWIC credentials and Passport for international business travels

- Field experience in the energy sector is required

- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., travel via air

Certificates & Licenses

- Industry acknowledged certifications helpful

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail and commitment to driving consistent success of initiative execution

- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

- Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI)

- Adaptability and willingness to respond to changing business needs

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.