Operations Supervisor: Heavy Equipment Operator

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking an Operations Supervisor to support the Area Manager in terminal management, covering duties, and ensuring safe, efficient pipeline operations across locations. You will gain leadership, analytical, and managerial skills to progress toward an Area Manager role.

Responsibilities include assisting with station activities, supervising contractors, and promoting safety programs while complying with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Eight months to one year experience in Heavy equipment especially D9 dozers, track hoes, etc.
• Must pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations.
• Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones such as background checks by the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Operate D-10 Dozer equipped with concave blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum from storage to re-claimer, from processing units/pit to storage in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade.
• Operate Front End Loader, Bobcat, Manlift, and 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; documents all activity performed.
• Train on overhead crane inside Shell Refinery by engaging levers and brakes to load product from pit to the hoppers.
• Train on remote controlled ship loader by engaging push buttons on the remote to distribute coke according to stowage plan and ships chief mate instructions, ensure satisfactory loading of the vessel and watch for safety of the ship loader during operation.
• Assist coworkers and maintenance crew on various jobs.
• Participate in and promote safety and environmental programs.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Moves or pushes buttons to start or stop the conveyor.
• Train on rail operation to include car dumping, switching, and locomotive operations.
• Understand inspection reports and procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

D9 Dozer experience

Team leadership

Safety training

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DISA testing

TWIC

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking an Operations Supervisor to support the Area Manager in terminal management, covering duties, and ensuring safe, efficient pipeline operations across locations. You will gain leadership, analytical, and managerial skills to progress toward an Area Manager role.

Responsibilities include assisting with station activities, supervising contractors, and promoting safety programs while complying with company standards and regulatory requirements.