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.
Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, ROW, Real Estate & Damage Prevention with experience in Right of Way, Real Estate, Damage Prevention or other related fields in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Role Summary:
The Specialist, Right of Way, Real Estate and Damage Prevention role is responsible for leading the implementation of the Right of Way, Real Estate and Damage Prevention Programs, Policies, Initiatives and Projects in support of Field Operations for his/her assigned Asset Teams within a geographical area of responsibility.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:
Skills from Right of Way Agent II, plus:
Research and interpret Right of Way documentation as requested. Write email and interoffice memos of interpretation and explanation of easement rights and obligations.
Answer calls from outside parties, (property owners, lawyers, real estate agents, engineering, surveying and environmental consultants, etc.) requesting right of way information, leak history, and construction requirements on or near the pipeline right of way and send written responses when required. Record documents in various county records, maintain database for right of way information requests, involved/not involved letters, and INDOT, MIDOT, OHDOT, PADOT, PAPUC requests.
Process Right of Way rental invoices for all systems including Lodi and West Shore and maintain the rental database. Verify rental increases and assist in the preparation of the rental budget.
Perform research as required for special Right of Way due diligence projects.
Assist with the integration of new assets into the current filing system and map cabinets.
Maintain and replace Right of Way files, documents and correspondence contained in 100+ filing cabinets; add relocation drawings to alignment sheets.
Open and distribute mail to Right of Way and One Call departments, document and distribute department meeting notes, perform Notary services as required.
Operate and maintain Right of Way/One Call SharePoint site.
Property Rights Enforcement, Asset Protection, Encroachment Review and Remediation - Protect and enforce Company's real property rights and guide and support the Asset Team in addressing and resolving escalated encroachment disputes. Coordinate with Corporate and support Legal action as necessary. Coordinate engineering encroachment reviews with Corporate and negotiate encroachment agreements with third parties in accordance with the Right of Way Use Restrictions Specifications.
District and Integrity Lead Projects - Acquire or modify easements, temporary work space or access agreements, construction/laydown/staging leases, licenses/permits from state and local governments for various terminal and pipeline maintenance or expansion projects in accordance with Corporate policy and guidance.
Vegetation Maintenance Projects - Coordinate local Asset Team identification, assessment and nomination of Vegetation Maintenance Projects to Corporate and oversee and support project execution by Asset Team members and/or contractors.
3rd Party Damage Settlements/Dispute Resolutions/Reimbursements - Initiate, structure, negotiate and close damage settlements related to Company construction/maintenance/terminal projects, mitigate, negotiate and resolve property owner disputes and act as Company's claims agent in pursuing and collecting reimbursement from third parties who damaged Company facilities/assets.
Damage Prevention/Public Awareness/Media Coordination - Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the Damage Prevention Procedure Manual for assigned Asset Teams, ensure compliance performance with the Damage Prevention Procedure Manual to protect Company facilities and provide periodic training to the assigned Asset Teams. Represent Company at Public Awareness events and activities within the assigned geographic area and educate and promote pipeline... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The 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)
