Terminal Operator

Terminal Operator Job

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers' storage, distribution, blending, and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils, and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Load and unload tank trucks, ships and barges

Record product temperature and levels in storage tanks

Climb tank stairs, operate valves and pumps, gauge tanks

Assist Operations with product transfer alignments including piping, pumps and associated valves

Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties

Become a member of the Emergency Response Team

Perform all work in strict accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures

Perform all work in strict accordance with operating policies, procedures and checklists

Perform work as assigned and directed by Foreman

Maintain training in Safety and Hazmat requirements at the facility

Position Requirements

EDUCATION :

Two or four year degree with any discipline from accredited college or university OR meet one of the following experience / specific knowledge

Honorable discharge US military, any branch OR

Three years terminal Operations / Maintenance experience OR

Five years of general industry experience such as working in a manufacturing plant, steel mill, refinery, petrochemical plants, energy related industries, performed construction work on pipe lines, tanks or manifolds, or have Millwright or industrial mechanical, welding or electrical experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Must pass and complete Safety training / certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations.

Must obtain and / or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones; such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

Must be able to pass respirator fit test

Must train in Safety and Hazmat requirements at the facility

Proficient in comprehension of written work orders

Basic math skills required

Able to handle working with chemicals, acids and petroleum products and be around vapors with respiratory protection

Able to work with wrenches and pipe wrenches and other tools

Requires turning and tightening nuts and bolts lifting up to 50 pounds at times.

Must be able to work on docks

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with all levels of management

Must be willing to work in outdoors environment

Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice during the week, weekends, holidays, etc as dictated by operations

In order to perform the essential duties, regular work attendance is required

Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules

Ability to carry a company issued cell phone / radio and be on-call during and after regular business and non-working hours including after dark hours, for work as may be required, assigned and scheduled as dictated by operations

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Regularly exposed to outside in adverse weather conditions and also but not limited to : heights in excess of 5 feet, work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, etc.

Climb ladders and work at high elevations, using the proper safety equipment

Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, etc. for extended periods of time

Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

Previous chemical, refining or terminal experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.