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, ROW, Real Estate & Damage Prevention II 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 II 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:

• Identifies land ownership from both company and public records, including current contact information.
• Research, review, and analyze land title; identify defects and outlines curative; ability to read title opinions and understand title insurance policies.
• Interprets property legal descriptions including rectangular survey, metes and bounds, and lot and block.
• Manages and secures permits, easements, options to purchase, fee property, temporary workspace, licenses, leases, bonds, certificates of insurance, and other various instruments and agreements for the construction and operations and maintenance of the company's facilities.
• Manages and prepares budgets and cost estimates for Right of Way and Real Estate related projects.
• Manages the performance and review of Land Contractors, Surveyors, Title Companies, Appraisers, and Real Estate Agents.
• Manage, review, and estimate costs, the completion of property surveys, fair market value appraisals, title transfers, transaction closings, and deed/easement recordings.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets all Right-of-Way and Real Estate related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits & licenses etc.
• Serves as liaison between internal departments, landowners, developers, cities, counties, states, and other entities, in support of Right-of-Way and Damage Prevention activities.
• Reviews and drafts Agreements and Partial Releases of easements
• Manages landowner notifications on company Operations and Maintenance projects.
• Manage the Encroachment Review process to ensure that proposed land development by third parties does not impact the safety and integrity of facilities or interfere with continued, safe pipeline and terminal operations.
• Manage and support encroachment abatement, remediation and resolution activities across company easements and properties.
• Work with Business Development in supporting potential growth opportunities from a real estate and right of way perspective.
• Acting Damage Prevention Representative administering the Damage Prevention Manual Policy and Procedures with internal and external stakeholders, conducting work procedure reviews.
• Damage Prevention trainer responsibilities providing periodic training to the Operations Team.
• Public Information Officer and Liaison Officer responsibilities in Emergency Responses and drills.
• Company Media Representative responsibilities.
• Responsible for settling 3rd Party damages and reimbursements for damages to company facilities, acting as an investigator and claims agent.
• 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.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education required.
• 5 years direct experience in Right of Way or similar role within pipeline or utility operations or a similar industry required.
• International Right of Way Association membership and credentials preferred.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with GeoHub GIS or Google Earth is preferred.
• Basic level of proficiency with JDE, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, CLS Link, CLS GIS Viewer preferred.
• Intermediate level proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Notary Public status desired.
• 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.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Possess exceptional communication skills - speaking, listening, and writing.
• Skilled in effective negotiating strategies.
• Be well organized, creative, and objective.

• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional, respectful demeanor, and attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and outside contacts and regulatory agencies.

• Have good qualitative problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Essential Functions:

• 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:

• This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to spend on average 80% of ones time on his/her feet
• Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.