Operator - Dore Rail Terminal

Kinder Morgan; East Fairview (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking a terminal operator responsible for the receipt, storage, and transfer of petroleum products. You will ensure terminal equipment and safety devices function properly and support drivers and customers with BOL questions.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math, good communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. A valid driver’s license is required; overtime and on-call duties are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations and interpret company policies and safety instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in adverse conditions.
• Valid state driving license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Balance product entering and leaving terminal.
• Gauge product and set up product transfer.
• Follow safety requirements and perform work safely per policy.
• Assist drivers and customers with BOL questions and operations.
• Communicate operational and safety problems to supervisor.
• Manage rail cars to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Respond to callouts in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-classification tasks.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Customer-oriented

Basic math skills

Decision making under pressure

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The operator is responsible for terminal equipment in connection with the receipt, storage, and transfer of petroleum products. The operator ensures that all terminal equipment, including safety devices and systems, are functioning properly.

What You Will Do

• Balance product entering and leaving terminal.
• Gauge product and set up product transfer.
• Follow all safety requirements, performs work in a safe manner according to regulatory and company policy.
• Assist drivers and customers with BOLs questions and performs all operation duties.
• Communicate operational and safety problems to supervisor.
• Manage rail cars to accomplish an efficient work environment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Respond to callouts in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include assignments in job classifications other than the primary source.

What You Need

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations required for the position, and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, and other like documents used in an energy industry environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes adverse conditions.
• Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record according to the Company.

Working Conditions:

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights--may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

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.