Terminal Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Chrome (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Terminal Technician to safely manage petroleum products in a North American operation. The role emphasizes HSSE compliance, equipment knowledge, and accurate logging with computer systems.

You will perform readings, calibrations, and routine maintenance, while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence. Candidates must be able to work up to 16 hours per shift and be available for on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must complete a pre-employment application.
• Able and willing to work up to 16 hours a shift.
• Ability to work outside for long periods and in any weather conditions.
• Willing to be on call 24/7 at times.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or drag hoses and equipment up to 50 pounds and climb heights up to 50 feet.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must pass a Job Skills Test (JST).

Responsibilities

• Follow HSSE and operational practices and procedures.
• Understand terminal equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain equipment for safe, 24/7 operations.
• Coordinate with managers, peers and contractors as needed.
• Interface with Project Managers and support preventive maintenance programs.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The terminal Technician is responsible for the handling of petroleum and products in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner.

What You Will Do

• Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of terminal equipment, regulatory requirements, terminal maintenance and computer operations.
• Ability to understand and follow internal and external policies and procedures and recognize out of compliance conditions and implement corrective action.
• Ability to monitor and maintain equipment in a manner that will allow for safe, efficient operations 24/7.
• Ability to work alone at times which will require a high level of motivation and initiative.
• Effectively communicate with Managers, Peers and Contractors as necessary to perform the Terminal Technician role.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks.

In addition, the Terminal Technician will perform the following tasks as part of their job responsibilities (not meant to be all inclusive)

• Perform automatic and manual readings (meters, gauges, etc.)
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping on various pieces of terminal equipment and/or terminal grounds involving physical labor activities such as lifting, hammering, wrenching, pulling or climbing.
• Conduct sampling, calibration and other quality assurance activities.
• Gauge terminal tanks before receipt of product by the truck, railcar or marine tanker vessel.
• Monitor contractors for adherence to prescribed safety guidelines.
• Utilize computers to log information, complete training and communicate with others.
• Complete authorization to work permits and other safety related paperwork and procedures such as lock-out/tag-out.
• Calibrate various pieces of equipment.
• Maintain product integrity.
• Learn and follow government regulations.
• Provide safety orientations, as appropriate.
• Maintain terminal automation systems and all related equipment.
• Keep appropriate documentation up to date, organized, and readily available.
• Interface effectively with Project Managers.
• Assist with, prepare, and implement a preventive maintenance program.

What You Need

Essential Education

• High School diploma or GED is required

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must complete a pre-employment application.
• Able and willing to work up to 16 hours a shift.
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time and in any weather conditions.
• Willing to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at times.
• Must be physically qualified, including but not limited to, the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or drag hoses and equipment of up to 50 pounds in weight and climb heights up to 50 feet.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude (currently have or capability to develop skills and abilities).
• Must have good communications skills and technical language with ability to check for understanding to eliminate miscommunications.
• Must have ability to work effectively with contractors.
• Must have solid math skills (that meet requirements of the job including addition/subtraction, percentages and fractions).
• Must demonstrate initiative and be an effective member of work team.
• Possess basic to intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must pass a Job Skills Test (JST).

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications

• 2 years pipeline or oil/petroleum industry experience- required
• Post High School education in technical crafts or work experience in job duties described above- preferred
• Knowledge of diagrams (electrical/mechanical) reading.
• Knowledge of pressure control devices, valves, etc.
• This facility also has a Marine Vessel loading and unloading activities; experience with such work- preferred

Pay Range

USD $40.25 - USD $40.25 /Hr.

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.

Kinder Morgan offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

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.