Petroleum Terminal Operator – 24/7 Safety & Ops

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Elk Grove Village seeks a terminal operator to safely manage petroleum and liquid product handling, inventory, and maintenance. The role requires adherence to EHS standards, operation of pumps and forklifts, and use of terminal computer systems.

You will inspect equipment, follow policies, and work with contractors in a 24/7 environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or better, 2–4 years of college preferred, and pipeline/oil experience.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of pipeline or oil/petroleum industry experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to speak and read English fluently.
• Knowledge of diagrams (electrical/mechanical) reading is a plus.
• Solid math skills including decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Must be able to climb tanks and work at heights up to 60 ft.
• Must be DOT qualified (OQ) or able to obtain certification.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or drag hoses and equipment up to 75 lb.

Responsibilities

• Follow health, safety, security and environmental practices and procedures.
• Operate pumps, valves, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain terminal equipment 24/7.
• Calibrate metering and measuring equipment.
• Maintain inventory documentation and logs.
• Log information electronically and complete safety paperwork.
• Coordinate with project managers and contractors as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

PPE usage

English fluency

Mechanical aptitude

Math/calculations

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years of college preferred

Technical crafts training or related work experience

Tools

Inventory systems

Maintenance system

Loading rack system

Tank gauging system

Meter ticket system

MS Excel

Outlook / Email

Job description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Elk Grove Village seeks a terminal operator to safely manage petroleum and liquid product handling, inventory, and maintenance. The role requires adherence to EHS standards, operation of pumps and forklifts, and use of terminal computer systems.

You will inspect equipment, follow policies, and work with contractors in a 24/7 environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or better, 2–4 years of college preferred, and pipeline/oil experience.