Maintenance Technician/Operations

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Operator responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment related to terminal operations. The role includes tasks like operating valves, performing inspections, and documenting maintenance activities. Candidates must have a high school degree, a valid driver’s license, and a TWIC card.

This position demands good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively. The incumbent may require heavy lifting and must comply with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on various equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment.
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and inspections.
• Comply with safety regulations and perform operations tasks.

Skills

Good oral and written communications

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

2-year degree or technical school degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Corrosion or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Maintenance Technician/Operator is responsible for completing the maintenance, calibration, repair of equipment related to the movement and storage of products and terminal operations.

• Safely and efficiently assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment to include valves, gauges, meters, tanks, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, air compressors, etc., and familiarity with automation systems/PLCs
• Perform troubleshooting activities to evaluate (and conduct minor repairs) on dry bulk conveyor equipment, environmental control equipment such as baghouse/dust collectors, and heavy equipment such as track mobiles, front end loaders, company trucks and telehandlers.
• Perform maintenance and service duties including completion of documentation and recordkeeping. Daily use of computers for communications, training, maintenance tracking and inventory purposes.
• Compliance with all Company Safety Rules and Regulations while performing all duties, and attendance to all assigned training courses for operations and safety.
• Coordinate with Operations as needed to minimize operational impacts.
• Perform periodic visual inspections of tanks and equipment.
• Complete required reports and notes activity by handwritten entry into a daily log, or electronically.
• Recognize the scope of work performed by third parties and the limits of what third parties may and may not do on Company property to protect Company assets.
• Ability to accept supervision and direction and work cooperatively with others.
• Perform operations tasks such as opening and closing valves and tanks, loading/unloading tanker trucks, railcars, barges, tugs and vessels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 2‑year degree or technical school degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Corrosion or equivalent combination of school, training and experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• The incumbent must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Good oral and written communications.
• Basic computer skills (send and receive email, perform inventory accounting, and enter repair work orders).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.