Tank Station Operator

Kinder Morgan•Wink, TX

42d

About The Position

Primary purpose:Responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of equipment within the assigned crude oil tank farm. Essential duties and responsibilities:Surveillance, operations and maintenance of crude oil facilities including tanks, pumps and valves. Follow all EHS procedures and practicesBe able to identify safety hazardsMaintain good standing with all required trainingParticipate in pipeline public awareness programs and emergency drillsRespond to emergencies such as spills, outages, power failures, etc.Launch and receive pipeline scraper pigsMaintain, repair, and operate valves and pumpsAssist with regulatory auditsRegular and predictable attendance.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have completed at least one (1) year at Pipeline Operator/Tank farm operator or industry equivalent
Maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the company and a current, valid State driver's license
Subject to random drug testing
Must pass applicable OQ tasks as required
Proficient with assigned core computer programs
Follow work procedures independently on less routine tasks or more complex equipment/processes
Ability to work from written or verbal instructions
Ability to properly prioritize tasks
Identify problems
Have the ability to train others
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to work with others, takes direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Primarily outside work
Frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items weighing up to 50 pounds
Walking, climbing, standing, and sitting
Some inside work for training, working on computer
Shift work, alternating days, nights, holidays, weekends
Overtime required
Emergency response
Callouts
On-call

Responsibilities

Surveillance, operations and maintenance of crude oil facilities including tanks, pumps and valves.
Follow all EHS procedures and practices
Be able to identify safety hazards
Maintain good standing with all required training
Participate in pipeline public awareness programs and emergency drills
Respond to emergencies such as spills, outages, power failures, etc.
Launch and receive pipeline scraper pigs
Maintain, repair, and operate valves and pumps
Assist with regulatory audits
Regular and predictable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.