Heavy Equipment Operator

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Lakeview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator for our TERMINALS unit. The role requires operating dozers, loaders, skid steers, and other equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting the maintenance crew as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to shift schedules including nights and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and prior heavy equipment experience; training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial environments.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and document activity.
• Must be able to work shift schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate D-9 and D-10 Dozer across front to move coke safely.
• Operate Front End Loader, Skidsteer, Manlift, Track Hoe and Forklift.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document work performed.
• Train on remote ship loader and follow stowage plans.
• Work with team and supervisors to meet safety and production targets.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Shift work

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Are Looking For

BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS 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.

What You Will Do

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate D-9 and D-10 Dozer equipped with concave blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from storage to re-claimer, from processing unit/pit to storage in a safe and efficient manner
  • Operate Front End Loader, Skidsteer, Manlift,Track Hoe and Forklift
  • Maintain all mobile and stationary equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, greasing, adding gear lubricants and other minor maintenance and repairs; document all activity performed
  • Assist coworkers and maintenance crew on various jobs
  • Operates heavy equipment to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from inbound conveyors, storage and to outbound conveyors in a safe and efficient manner by performing the following duties.
  • Operate dozer 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 for vessels.
  • Maintain dozer, skid steer, forklift, track hoe, backhoe, and wheel loader equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, adding gear lubricants, changing filters and documenting all activity performed on said piece of equipment
  • Experience operating an excavator, forklift, telehandler, skid steer and man lift. Must be capable of becoming a certified operator on each piece of equipment.
  • Train on remote controlled ship loader by engaging push buttons on the remote to distribute coke accordingly to stowage plan and ships chief mate instructions. Ensure satisfactory loading of the vessel and watch for safety of the ship loader during operation.
  • Assures that work performed is done properly and safely
  • Operators will train and operate all of the terminals equipment and perform the duties and responsibilities of the terminal’s Equipment Operator/Maintenance positions such as Dozer, Driller and cutting, Overhead Crane, skid steers, Excavator, Telehandler, Man Lift, Front End Loader and Ship Loading Operations for progression

What You Need

MinimumRequirements include:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required
• Prior experience as a heavy equipment operator is preferred, but we will train all qualified applicants.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to Terminal Supervisor
• Able to work at different work locations when needed
• Perform housekeeping and general maintenance as required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally
• Must work shift schedule as assigned and overtime with little to no notice during the week, weekends, holiday, etc. as needed for operational needs
• In order to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required
• If required must be able to perform shift work, rotating day/night
• You will be subject to the on-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ECT:

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers and must be willing to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment
• 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)
• Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol test along with a Hair follicle test
• Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations
• Must be able to complete/pass DISA/ISTC background check and testing for entrance into refinery

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Understand and comply with customer and Kinder Morgan's rules and policies
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, reach, etc. for extended periods of time
• Ability to handle evolving conditions
• Ability to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
• This position consist of outside work and adverse weather conditions may apply
• Must be able to work in dusty environment
• Must wear FRC clothing
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock and loud noise levels
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.