Specialist, Right-of-Way II

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 Specialist II, 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 Corporate Right of Way, Real Estate and Damage Prevention Programs, Policies, Initiatives and Projects in support of Field Operations within his/her assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

Skills from Right of Way Agent I, plus:

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  Manage and administer real property rights as assigned. Acquire and/or retain necessary fee property, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and approvals to provide for the location and installation of terminal and pipeline facilities and new business ventures.

  
  
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  Manage and maintain the 3 party leases as assigned.

  
  
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  Responsible for drafting and completing the acquisition or release of rights and restrictions of easements and other facility occupancy instruments based on fair market value as required.

  
  
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  Proficiently understand and apply the policies and procedures the Damage Prevention Procedure Manual and Right of Way Use Restriction Specifications and conduct Work Procedure Reviews as assigned.

  
  
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  Manage the Encroachment Review process as assigned by reviewing construction plans submitted by third parties to ensure that proposed land development does not impact the safety and integrity of facilities or interfere with continued, safe pipeline and terminal operations.

  
  
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  Manage activities related to Company acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence and integration or disposition of assets, title search's, exams, reports and commitments, title insurance polices, property surveys, fair market value appraisals, title transfers and transaction closings, deed/easement recordings, lease agreements, and file transfers.

  
  
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  Work with business development in supporting potential growth opportunities from a real estate and right of way perspective.

  
  
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  Manage encroachment remediation and resolution activities as assigned, including support of the Vegetation Maintenance Program Projects as necessary.

  
  
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  Advanced knowledge and experience of land management, real estate law, accounting and forestry required.

  
  
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  Advanced experience to interpret/review engineering documents and utility crossings.

  
  
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  Must possess experience in understanding, interpreting and applying right of way easements and other related legal instruments as well as contract/lease language and law related to property rights.

  
  
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  Intermediate level proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

  
  
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  Intermediate level proficiency using GeoHub GIS or Google Earth Pro is highly preferred.

  
  
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  Basic proficiency with JDE, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, CLS LiNK, CLS GIS Viewer highly preferred.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  Damage Prevention/Public Awareness/Media Coordination - Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the Damage Prevention Procedure Manual, 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 safety. Represent Company to local and state public officials in professional manner and communicate Company safety messages. Support the Emergency Response Team in incident responses and handle media and local government relations as directed by the Incident Commander.

  
  
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  ROW / Pipeline and Terminal Protector (Point Persons) Coordination - Develop and educate ROW / Pipeline Protector Point Persons in ROW, Real Estate and Damage Prevention practices and provide guidance in the implementation of Programs, Policies and Procedures.

  
  
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  Regulatory Compliance Performance - Support the Corporate Team and Asset Teams on Regulatory Compliance matters related to the Damage Prevention Procedure Manual and other DOT PHMSA matters.

  
  
• Outside Resources Coordination - Assist with the procurement of professional services including real estate and right of way services, survey, appraisal and legal and oversee and direct such services in support of assigned company projects in accordance with corporate policies.
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  And other duties as assigned.

  
  

Position Requirements:

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  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education required.

  
  
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  5 to 7 years direct experience in Right of Way or similar role within pipeline or utility operations or a similar industry required.

  
  
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  Intermediate level IRWA Right of Way Courses on Engineering Review, Encroachments or Property Rights Law with ARWP or RWP Credential progressing toward CPL Credential

  
  
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  Intermediate level AAPL Land Management Practices Courses with RL Credential or RPL Credential progressing toward CPL Credential.

  
  
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  Microsoft Office Intermediate level Courses in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

  
  
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  Intermediate level GeoHub GIS Course

  
  
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  Up to 25% travel required.

  
  

Certificates & Licenses:

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  Notary Public status desired.

  
  
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  Basic, Intermediate and Expert level IRWA Right of Way Courses on Engineering Review, Encroachments or Property Rights Law with ARWP (Associate Right of Way Professional) or RWP (Right of Way Professional) Credential progressing toward IRWA SR/RA (Senior Right of Way Professional) Credential preferred; or,

  
  
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  Basic, Intermediate and Expert AAPL Land Management Practices Courses with an RL (Registered Landman) Credential or RPL (Registered Professional Landman) Credential progressing toward CPL (Certified Professional Landman) Credential preferred.

  
  

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

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  Possess exceptional communication skills - speaking, listening, and writing.

  
  
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  Employ effective negotiating strategies. One must have the ability to endure mentally challenging and emotionally charged communications with outside parties.

  
  
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  Be well organized, creative, and objective.

  
  
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  Have excellent interpersonal skills. One must be people-oriented, be an effective communicator, and be able to establish accountability and rapport as a Company liaison. One must also be prepared to act as a Company representative, thereby displaying a high level of professionalism and integrity.

  
  
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  Have good qualitative problem-solving skills.

  
  

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.

  
  
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  This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

  
  
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  This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

  
  
  

Physical & Safety Requirements:

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  This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

  
  
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  Must be able and willing to spend on average 80% of ones time on his/her feet

  
  
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  Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds

  
  
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  The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

  
  
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  The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

  
  

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.