Terminal Operator - Petroleum Terminal

Kinder Morgan•Greensboro, NC

17h

About The Position

The Terminal Operator accepts pipeline and railcar deliveries of liquid petroleum products, stores products in tanks, and delivers products to customers at terminal truck loading racks. The role requires following company policies, procedures, and safety requirements to protect personnel, the environment, and facilities. Duties may be performed at any of the Greensboro-area locations. The operator handles product transfers and inventory, loads trucks, coordinates deliveries, monitors loading-rack automation, and performs or assists with maintenance and troubleshooting. The position also supports butane-blending risk management and process safety, transmix operations, and emergency or spill response. Work may involve operating equipment and valves, climbing and gauging tanks, accessing railcars, using hand tools and lab equipment, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior work experience.
Basic office or administrative experience, including handling phones, completing paperwork, typing, entering data, email, and recordkeeping.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license, a satisfactory driving record as determined by the company, and continued insurability through the company’s carrier.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at terminals where required.
Basic computer skills, including sending and receiving email and creating and maintaining records.
Ability to operate motor-controlled valves and perform tasks involved in receiving products, directing them to tanks, and delivering them to tank trucks.
Ability to pass and maintain applicable testing, including Cobra and fit testing, and required training and certifications.
Ability to access areas underneath and on top of railcars to offload products.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision or direction.
Responsibility, situational awareness, and a strong regard for safety.
Ability to read and understand written English and communicate clearly in English orally and in writing.
Ability to accept supervisor direction and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to maintain required work schedules, focus on details, follow operational procedures, and comply with work rules.
Flexibility and ability to work effectively on a team while maintaining professional conduct with peers, clients, customers, and government-agency representatives.
Ability to understand and comply with emergency requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, and understanding of maintenance and general operating principles and skills.
Ability to climb tank stairs, manually operate valves, and lift and connect chemical hoses and fittings underneath railcars.
Ability to occasionally move or lift up to 100 pounds, walk on paved, gravel, or other surfaces, and manipulate hand tools.
Visual ability to perform administrative and field-operator tasks.
Ability to work days, afternoon/evening, and graveyard shifts as necessary, including overtime and call-outs.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education or an associate degree.
Experience in petroleum transportation, storage, and distribution; knowledge of piping, valves, and pressures; and electrical or mechanical experience.
Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms, and sampling.
Hazmat and railcar offloading experience.
Hazwoper certification and USCG Person in Charge qualification.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Accept pipeline and railcar deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products into the proper storage tanks.
Connect and disconnect railcar offloading hoses and equipment, access railcar tops using walkway systems and safety ramps, operate vent valves, and operate pumps and motor-controlled or manual valves.
Maintain inventory and other records using a computer; climb and gauge tanks and sample product when needed.
Handle and test liquid petroleum products.
Load or assist in loading trucks.
Perform or assist with preventive and regular maintenance.
Coordinate product deliveries with customers and truck drivers.
Monitor loading-rack TMS automation and enter customer data and allocations in coordination with the scheduling department.
Use laboratory equipment effectively.
Respond to call-outs to troubleshoot or maintain facility equipment.
Oversee the Risk Management Plan and Process Safety Management as they relate to butane-blending operations, and communicate with the control center to maintain safe, consistent operations.
Perform first-responder duties in spill or emergency situations.
Provide coverage for transmix operations and perform other duties as assigned.