Crane Operator

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan's Elizabeth River Terminal seeks a Crane Operator to join our team. You will safely operate waterside cranes to discharge cargo from vessels to shore and perform routine maintenance as trained.

You will coordinate with vessel personnel, complete required cargo transfer reports, may supervise other marine staff, assist in troubleshooting and repairs, and handle general terminal duties as directed by supervision.

Qualifications

• Safely and efficiently operate cranes and related gear to transfer cargo from vessel to shore.

Responsibilities

• Operate waterside cranes to discharge cargo from vessels to shore.
• Maintain and repair cranes as trained and instructed.
• Coordinate with vessel personnel and complete cargo transfer documentation and reports.
• May act as a leader for other marine employees.
• Participate in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of cranes and equipment.
• Perform other terminal functions as trained by supervisor.

Skills

Operate cranes

Cargo transfer

Documentation

Leadership

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Housekeeping

Tools

Cranes

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Elizabeth River Terminal is looking for a Crane Operator to join our team!

What You Will Do

Successfully operate waterside cranes to discharge cargo from vessels to shore. Maintain and repair the cranes as trained and instructed.

What You Need

1. Safely and efficiently operate cranes and related gear to transfer cargo from vessel to shore.
2. Effectively coordinate with vessel personnel, complete required documentation and reports related to cargo transfer.
3. May act as an assigned leader for other marine employees.
4. Participate as trained and instructed in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of cranes, gear and related equipment.
5. May be assigned to general duties in all areas of operations of the terminals.
6. Refresher training in maintenance, operations, safety and environmental as required.
7. Housekeeping and general maintenance as required.
8. Perform any other type of terminal function as trained and as instructed by the supervisor.

Pay Range

USD $31.26 - USD $43.00 /Yr.

Application Closing Date

11/27/2026

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.