Job Description

Overview

The Terminal Operator position involves loading and unloading tank trucks, ships, and barges while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies. Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company focused on safe and efficient energy transportation and storage services.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload tank trucks, ships, and barges.
  • Record product temperature and levels in storage tanks.
  • Climb tank stairs, operate valves, pumps, and gauge tanks.
  • Assist Operations with product transfer alignments including piping, pumps, and associated valves.
  • Perform or assist in 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.

Requirements

  • Two or four year degree with any discipline from an accredited college or university or meet specific experience requirements.
  • Honorable discharge from US military, any branch, or three years terminal Operations/Maintenance experience, or five years of general industry experience.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Must pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by customers and Kinder Morgan.
  • Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones, including obtaining a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
  • Must be able to pass respirator fit test.
  • Proficient in comprehension of written work orders.
  • Basic math skills required.
  • Able to handle working with chemicals, acids, and petroleum products.
  • Able to work with wrenches and pipe wrenches and other tools.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with all levels of management.
  • Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment.
  • Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice.

Additional Information

  • Regularly exposed to outside in adverse weather conditions.
  • Climb ladders and work at high elevations using proper safety equipment.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, etc. for extended periods of time.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.