Terminal Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Terminal Operator to accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products, store them in tanks, and deliver to customers at terminal truck loading racks.

Duties may be performed at any of the Richmond locations. You will use computer and motor controlled equipment, maintain inventory, load trucks, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate deliveries, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• Basic computer skills: send/receive email, maintain records, operate valves.
• Ability to manipulate motor controlled valves and direct products to tanks.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Able to accept supervision and work cooperatively with others.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and maintenance on terminal equipment.
• Petroleum transportation, storage and distribution, electrical or mechanical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products to tanks; store in proper tanks.
• Maintain inventory and related records by computer; gauge tanks and sample products as needed.
• Handle and test liquid petroleum products.
• Load or assist in loading trucks.
• Perform preventive and regular maintenance duties.
• Coordinate product delivery with customers and truck drivers.
• Respond to call-outs for troubleshooting or maintenance on facility equipment.
• Perform duties of a first responder in spill or emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Operate valves (motor controlled)

Effective communication

Teamwork / supervision acceptance

Hand tools familiarity

Petroleum experience (plus)

Tools

Hand tools

Motor controlled equipment

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Primary Purpose of the Terminal Operator is to accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products, store products in tanks, and deliver product to customers at terminal truck loading racks. Duties may be performed at any of the Richmond locations.

What We Are Looking For

The Primary Purpose of the Terminal Operator is to accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products, store products in tanks, and deliver product to customers at terminal truck loading racks. Duties may be performed at any of the Richmond locations.

What You Will Do

• Accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products to and store in proper tanks. Requires the use of computer / motor controlled equipment and / or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds.
• Maintain inventory and other information by computer and when necessary by climbing and gauging tanks and sampling product.
• Handling & testing liquid petroleum products.
• Load or assist in the loading of trucks.
• Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties.
• Coordinate product delivery with customers and truck drivers.
• Respond to call-out to perform trouble shooting or maintenance on facility equipment.
• Perform duties of a first responder in spill or emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Required Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the policy.
• Basic computer skills. (Send and receive email, create and maintain various records, manipulate motor controlled valves and perform other tasks involved in receiving products, directing to tanks, and making delivery to tank trucks.)
• Ability to manipulate motor controlled valves and perform other tasks involved in receiving products, directing products to tanks, and making delivery to tank trucks.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing.
• Ability to accept supervision / direction and work effectively & co-operatively with other people.
• Familiarity with and / or ability to learn to use basic hand tools and perform or learn to perform preventive and basic maintenance on terminal equipment.
• Petroleum transportation, storage and distribution, electrical and or mechanical experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule as necessary (days, afternoon / evening, grave yard shifts) including overtime and call-outs as may be necessary.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Climb tank stairs, manually open and close valves, occasionally moving or lifting up to 100 lbs
• Walk on paved, gravel or other surfaces.
• Manipulate and use hand tools in performance of various tasks.
• See / visual ability to perform various administrative and field operator tasks.

Pay Range

USD $32.65 - USD $38.10 /Hr.

Application Closing Date

12/1/2026

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.