Liquids Terminal Operator

Kinder Morgan•Charleston, SC

48d

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-conscious unloading and loading of liquid products to or from storage tanks, railcars, and trucks. Assure the work being performed consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the supervisor, as well as published policies and procedures Perform job functions as necessary to safely and efficiently transfer liquid products. • Line-up movements per checklists and procedures. • Load and unload railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges • Sample product in tanks and vessels • Obtain and record product temperatures and levels in storage tanks • Perform all work in strict accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures • Perform all work in strict accordance with operating policies, procedures, checklists and written instructions. • Climb tank stairs and railcar stairs, operate valves and pumps, gauge tanks • Upkeep of assigned equipment or tools. • Perform any other type of terminal function as trained and as instructed by the supervisor. • Open and close 2" to 12" valves by hand • Ascend and descend ladders and stairs to perform various operations duties • Perform miscellaneous clean-up activities, e.g. collect trash, empty barrels, sweep, mop floors, etc • Ability to monitor and maintain equipment in a manner that will allow for safe, efficient operations 24/7. • Ability to work in a team environment which will require a high level of motivation and initiative. • Effectively communicate with Managers, Peers and Contractors as necessary to perform the Terminal Operator role.

Requirements

Ability to work in a team environment which will require a high level of motivation and initiative.
Must be able to climb up and down rail cars to a height of up to 20 feet
Must meet physical requirements, including, but not limited to: consistently lifting / carrying and pulling / pushing weights / forces up to 60 pounds / routinely gripping forces of up to 80 pounds
Routine walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and squatting, climbing up / down ladders and stairs, standing, sitting and negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Education in technical crafts or work experience in job duties described above-preferred
Hazmat and rail yard operation experience - Locomotive experience
Knowledge of Liquid Transfer Operations

Responsibilities

safely and efficiently transfer liquid products
Line-up movements per checklists and procedures
Load and unload railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges
Sample product in tanks and vessels
Obtain and record product temperatures and levels in storage tanks
Perform all work in strict accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures
Perform all work in strict accordance with operating policies, procedures, checklists and written instructions
Climb tank stairs and railcar stairs, operate valves and pumps, gauge tanks
Upkeep of assigned equipment or tools
Perform any other type of terminal function as trained and as instructed by the supervisor
Open and close 2" to 12" valves by hand
Ascend and descend ladders and stairs to perform various operations duties
Perform miscellaneous clean-up activities, e.g. collect trash, empty barrels, sweep, mop floors, etc
Ability to monitor and maintain equipment in a manner that will allow for safe, efficient operations 24/7
Effectively communicate with Managers, Peers and Contractors as necessary to perform the Terminal Operator role