Terminal Operator - BP Whiting at Kinder Morgan, Inc. Hammond

Terminal Operator - BP Whiting job at Kinder Morgan, Inc. Hammond, IN.

Operate, monitor, and tend conveyor system through the use of automation that moves petroleum coke by belt conveyors, transfer towers to loading tower, or storage barn to reclaim systems, to load rail cars and trucks by performing the following duties. Support the on‑site customers' 24/7/365 operations by working rotating schedules, inclusive of days, nights and weekend shifts. Operate heavy mobile equipment to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from inbound conveyors, storage and to outbound conveyors in a safe and efficient manner.

• Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) to provide system control, equipment status, alarm notifications in the movement, and loading of Petroleum Coke
• Monitor and track details such as interlocks, temperature and material level alarms, permissive signals, start/stop sequences to assist operations and maintenance in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
• Operate Kanawha Loading Tower to precisely control railcar loading of petroleum coke and maintain close monitoring of surge bin levels
• Notify shift personnel of any faults within the system
• Observe the movement of coke on conveyor
• Operate dust suppression and rain bird systems to help control dust emissions and regulate product temperature
• Operate D-9 Dozer with concave coal blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from conveyor to storage and storage to re‑claim conveyor
• Operate bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified level
• Employ dozer day and night to push material to dozer trap in order to load out material while in an enclosed building
• Operate a WA-500 wheel loader to scrape clean, dig and load petroleum coke into a conveyor; requires the ability to cut and grade material as necessary for miscellaneous projects on/and around terminal
• As directed performs activities of co‑workers
• Operate forklift, skid steer, man‑lift, and vacuum truck in addition to previously mentioned equipment
• Maintain dozer, skid steer, man‑lift, forklift, vacuum truck, wheel loader, and conveyor equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, adding gear lubricants, changing filters and documenting all activity performed on said piece of equipment
• General clean up of coke through the use of bobcat, shovels or water hose, cleans and perform basic housekeeping duties
• Maintain radio communication with crew/Supervisor to insure proper equipment operation.
• Communicate/coordinate unit operations with customer and outside operations personnel.
• Interact with customer counterparts and supervision on a daily basis to coordinate and resolve daily tasks and issues
• Work with the customer service representative to coordinate and track inventory, as well as waybill and BoL generation
• Prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently
• Notify supervisor of all breakdowns/malfunctions
• Initiate sampler to take periodic coke samples, operate the Benetech freeze inhibitor system, and other auxiliary systems such as the coke barn tripper
• Inspect metal detector and magnet to insure proper operation
• Consolidate and run system reports as required
• Maintain sign in/sign out log
• Assist maintenance or other departments as required
• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to their supervisor
• Attend daily and monthly safety meetings; participate in and show proficiency (through written exam) in general and site specific operations and maintenance training programs for KM environmental, health, and safety standards
• CMMS Reporting

High school diploma or GED

• Train to Operate D-9 Dozer and other heavy mobile equipment, i.e.: front‑end loader, skid steer, man‑lift, forklift, DOT‑approved vac truck
• Proficient with computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus the ability to learn HMI quickly
• Able to carry out supervisor’s instructions
• Self‑motivated
• Safety in performance of duties common to the…