In 2009, we created our BuckIdeas program to reward excellence in the workplace, spanning exceptional performance and innovative ideas that have played an outsized role in driving positive results for our Company and the stakeholders we serve – both internally and externally. Since 2009, BuckIdeas has paid out over $2 million in awards to our employees who have helped generate over $47.5 million in organizational value. We are proud of the innovative concepts and solutions our employees deliver every day, which help make Buckeye a premier organization.
Doug Olds, a Technician III supporting Buckeye’s West Region Operations, including Lima Station, is one example of the many exceptional ideas that have come from Buckeye employees. Buckeye’s Lima Station in Ohio supports the Buckeye Pipeline system as a key hub for refining and multiple pipeline systems, transporting refined products for our Lima Storage
and Distribution facility. During severe weather or public power outages, this pipeline station is subject to loss of power.
Doug Olds submitted a BuckIdea in 2022 that not only saved time and expense but, most importantly, reduced personal safety risk by suggesting an engineering improvement that eliminated the need for personnel to manually re-start medium voltage transformer and VFD. Doug’s BuckIdea leveraged his knowledge of the equipment and operational experience to utilize existing infrastructure for installing automation for a remote start solution. The BuckIdea Committee further evaluated the proposed engineering and safety factors changes and, upon satisfaction of design and safety requirements, implemented Doug’s BuckIdea.
Doug’s BuckIdea saved thousands in operational costs annually and, most importantly, prevented personnel from having to complete manual restoration of facility power. Our BuckIdeas program further exemplifies the company’s entrepreneurial and safety-first philosophy. We are grateful for our workforce feedback and input to integrate with our management of change process, resulting in safer and more efficient operations. Doug was rewarded for his BuckIdea submittal with a cash gift card, and his efforts were recognized in our company-wide communication.
