Terminal Operator

Kinder Morgan • Philadelphia, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Operator facilitates the safe and efficient handling of customer products by accurately gauging tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, and marine vessels. The role involves setting up and aligning tanks, pumps, and pipelines to transfer products to and from ships, barges, railcars, and tank trucks, as well as troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining related equipment. The operator completes operational documentation and follows regulatory, company, industry, and customer-specific procedures.

This role requires rotating shifts in an outdoor environment, regular attendance, and the ability to work safely in varied weather and on uneven surfaces. Operators wear required personal protective equipment and may work at elevated heights, climb stairs and ladders, use hand tools, and lift up to 50–60 pounds. The position also serves as backup to the Dispatcher and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Must complete a mandatory drug screen and background check upon job offer; the position is also subject to ongoing random testing.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, work ethic, and dependability.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and strong math skills.
• Be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimum direction.
• Be able to work as part of a team and take direction from supervision.
• Be able to lift up to 50–60 pounds, walk up and down stairs or ladders, work at elevated heights, use hand tools, and negotiate uneven surfaces.
• Be able to work rotating shifts outdoors and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes or boots, goggles, and respirators.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related industrial experience, a stable work history, and mechanical skills.
• Industrial maintenance background, preferably with experience repairing rotating equipment and industrial electrical supply and control systems.
• Basic pipefitting experience.
• A two- or four-year degree in any discipline, honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. military, three years of terminal operations or maintenance experience, or five years of general industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately gauge tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, and marine vessels.
• Align and set up tanks, pumps, and pipelines to transfer products to and from ships, barges, railcars, and tank trucks.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain related equipment.
• Complete operational documentation accurately, neatly, and efficiently.
• Follow established regulatory, company, industry, and customer-specific standard operating procedures.
• Work as backup to the Dispatcher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED