Operator - Geismar River Terminal

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Operator to facilitate safe handling of customer products and support loading/unloading across multiple modes (tank cars, trucks, ships, barges).

The role emphasizes accuracy, strict safety adherence, and teamwork in a demanding industrial setting. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma, possess a valid driver's license and TWIC, and are prepared for rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Align and set up tanks, pumps, and pipelines for product transfer.
• Follow established standards, customer requirements, and inventory controls.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Complete operational documentation accurately.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What We Are Looking For

• To facilitate the safe and efficient handling of customer products with accuracy and in a safe manner
• Load and unload liquid products (hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals) into or from tank cars, tank trucks, shore tanks, ISO containers, totes, ships, and barges. Gauge and sample tanks to insure customer products meet specifications.
• Perform all work in strict accordance with company, environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.

What You Will Do (Essential duties and responsibilities)

• Alignment and set-up of tanks, pumps and pipelines for the transfer of products to and from ships, barge, railcar, pipeline, and tank trucks.
• Required to follow established standards, special customer requirements, and inventory control procedures.
• Troubleshoot all related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete all operational documentation accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Must follow established regulatory, company, industry and customer specific procedures and policies.
• Candidates must possess a positive work attitude, be environmentally responsible and safely conscious.
• Must be punctual, self-motivated and have strong communication and math skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Previous related industrial experience, a stable work history and mechanical skills are preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC Certification.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Satisfactory completion of a mandatory drug screen and background check upon job offer.
• Successful completion of validated testing, background check and drug screen upon offer.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self motivated with ability to complete tasks with minimum direction.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with team, take direction from supervision.
• Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk up and down stairs/ladders.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights.
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards.
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test.

Job Requirements

Working conditions:

• Chemical Operators are required to work rotating shifts in an outdoor environment.
• Will be required to wear PPE including steel toed shoes/boots, goggles, Fire protective clothing, and respirators.
• Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions will be required to work outside.
• Ability to negotiate uneven surfaces.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

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.