Liquids Terminal Operator

Position Description

The Primary Purpose of the Terminal Operator is to accept pipeline and barge deliveries of liquid petroleum products, store products in tanks, and deliver product to customers at terminal truck loading racks.

• Accept pipeline and barge deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products to proper tanks. Requires the use of computer/motor controlled equipment and/or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds.
• Maintain inventory and other information by computer and, when necessary, by climbing and gauging tanks and sampling product.
• Handling & testing liquid petroleum products.
• Load or assist in the loading of trucks.
• Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties.
• Coordinate product delivery with customers and truck drivers.
• Respond to call-out to perform troubleshooting or maintenance on facility equipment.
• Perform duties of a first responder in spill or emergency situations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Basic computer skills (send and receive e‑mail, create and maintain various records, manipulate motor controlled valves, and perform other tasks involved in receiving products, directing to tanks, and making delivery to tank trucks).
• Ability to manipulate motor controlled valves and perform other tasks involved in receiving products, directing products to tanks, and making delivery to tank trucks.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing.
• Ability to accept supervision/direction and work effectively & co‑operatively with other people.
• Familiarity with and/or ability to learn to use basic hand tools and perform or learn to perform preventive and basic maintenance on terminal equipment.
• Petroleum transportation, storage and distribution, electrical and/or mechanical experience is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Work schedule as necessary (days, afternoon/evening, grave‑yard shifts) including overtime and call‑outs as may be necessary.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Climb tank stairs, manually open and close valves, occasionally move or lift up to 100 lbs.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage;
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts;
Life and Accident Death & Disability insurance;
Supplemental Life and Accident Death & Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company‑funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; and many voluntary benefit plans.

Hourly Rate - $31.40

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