Terminal Operator- Rochelle

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Rochelle (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Liquids Handling Operator to manage transfer operations for chemicals and petrochemicals at an industrial terminal. You will perform gauging, valve work, hose connections, and daily equipment checks to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires high school education, math literacy, English proficiency, and ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Math skills: addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, percentages.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must speak and understand English; write legibly.
• Ability to work with others and follow supervisor directions.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform liquid product handling with barges, tanks, and trucks.
• Gauge tank volumes by climbing elevated tanks.
• Open/close valves and connect hoses for transfers.
• Conduct daily inspections of liquid handling equipment.
• Label containers per DOT regulations.
• Participate in safety programs and required trainings.
• Maintain documentation such as bills of lading clearly.
• Adhere to work rules and attendance expectations.
• Assist with housekeeping and spill cleanup as needed.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Written instructions

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Box wrenches

Driver's license

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Perform liquid product handling of a variety of chemicals and petrochemicals in an industrial work environment. The product handling will be by way of barges, tank-to-tank transfers, tank car, and tank truck, boiler operations and/or other work required within the terminal.

What You Will Do

• Perform associated work as directed by work orders and/or supervision consistent with standard operating procedures, state and local regulations in a safe, timely and cost effective manner
• Climbing elevated tanks to determine the volume of material in the tank via a gauging process
• Transfer petroleum products to and from various bulk containers including tank trucks
• Open and close valves, connect and disconnect hoses in order to allow for the proper product transfer
• Perform daily walk around inspections of the liquid handling equipment over a multi-acre facility
• Conducts spill clean-up operations as required
• Performs housekeeping responsibilities around operational activities, on the grounds and at the buildings
• Properly label containers and vessels as required per DOT regulations
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives and procedure and policy training, including any required testing
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Complete required customer and company documentation such as bills of lading in a clear and legible manner
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with pipe wrenches, box wrenches and other similar tools
• Must possess and maintain a drivers' license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication/division and percentages, are required
• The ability to work from written and verbal instructions
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to work with others, takes direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen upon offer

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear standard PPE (hard hat, goggles, rain gear, steel toe boots, gloves)
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for long periods of time, up to 14 hours in duration
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and raise your body weight as high as 4 feet
• Must not have a fear of heights (over 40 feet)
• Able to traverse uneven and slippery walking surfaces
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, as a majority of the time will be working outside
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, rotational shifts and be available for emergency assignments
• Must be willing to work hours during the week and/or weekends and holidays in a 24 our per day operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school, formal training/significant work experience handling Hazardous liquid chemicals.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, Industrial Hygiene and other industry regulations

Pay Range

USD $37.82 - USD $37.82 /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. As further specified in the collective bargaining agreement, 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 as determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

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.