Operator 8 (KMCC)

What We Are Looking For

The Primary Purpose of the Operator 8 is to facilitate the safe operation and maintenance of liquid petroleum products assets including storage tanks, pipelines,  truck-offloading racks, pumps, motors ,valves, meters, pigging stations and other auxiliary equipment.

What You Will Do

• Accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products to the appropriate storage tanks. Operate computer- and motor-controlled equipment, as well as manually operate valves on pipelines and manifolds.
• Maintain accurate inventory and operational data using computerized systems and, when required, by climbing, gauging tanks, and sampling product.
• Handle and test liquid petroleum products in accordance with established procedures.
• Load and assist with the unloading of trucks.
• Perform or assist with preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate product deliveries with customers, truck drivers, and third-party facilities.
• Respond to call-outs to troubleshoot or perform maintenance on facility equipment.
• Serve as a first responder during spill or emergency situations.
• Start, stop, and operate pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost-effective and efficient operation of pumps and associated equipment at pipeline terminals and pump stations.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, seals, valves, and instrumentation.
• Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, piping, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion protection systems, measurement equipment, and storage facilities.
• Maintain the general upkeep of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way, gathering and storage areas; perform tasks such as excavation, pipeline repair, coating, backfilling, concrete work, painting, building erection, and vegetation control.
• Operate, maintain, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, test equipment, and company vehicles.
• Represent the Company in interactions with landowners, tenants, public officials, emergency responders, and at local meetings (e.g., One Call, pipeline groups, soil conservation districts, U.S. Forest Service).
• Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third-party contractors.
• Train and oversee Company personnel and third-party personnel as required, including employees in progression, transport drivers, contractors, and visitors.
• Perform governmental compliance activities with applicable agencies (DOT, state agencies, EPA, U.S. Forest Service, etc.).
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Complete all required documentation and recordkeeping accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be available to respond to callouts and emergencies during and outside regular business hours, including after-dark hours, and carry a communication device as required.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains a customer-focused approach to daily responsibilities.
• Inspect third-party construction activities as directed.
• Overtime is anticipated and may be required.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, operations personnel, engineering staff, and management.
• Mentor and support fellow employees when opportunities arise.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, accept direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, maintain attention to detail, and follow established work rules.
• Successful candidate must pass a drug screen and comprehensive background check following a conditional offer of employment.
• Possesses basic computer skills, including sending and receiving emails, creating and maintaining records, and operating motor-controlled valves and related systems for product receipt, tank transfers, and truck loading.
• Ability to operate motor-controlled valves and perform tasks associated with receiving products, directing products to tanks, and delivering products to tank trucks.
• Ability to accept supervision and work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Familiarity with, or the ability to learn, the use of basic hand tools and to perform preventive and basic maintenance on terminal equipment.
• Basic knowledge of, or willingness to learn, petroleum transportation, storage, and distribution systems, as well as electrical and/or mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of and experience with safe handling practices for flammable gases and liquids, as well as high- and low-pressure systems.
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on pumps and related equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces and climb to, work from, and navigate elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, and similar environments.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist on an occasional basis.
• May be required to work in low-light or limited-visibility areas.

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.

 

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.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be available to respond to callouts and emergencies during and outside regular business hours, including after-dark hours, and carry a communication device as required.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains a customer-focused approach to daily responsibilities.
• Inspect third-party construction activities as directed.
• Overtime is anticipated and may be required.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, operations personnel, engineering staff, and management.
• Mentor and support fellow employees when opportunities arise.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, accept direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, maintain attention to detail, and follow established work rules.
• Successful candidate must pass a drug screen and comprehensive background check following a conditional offer of employment.
• Possesses basic computer skills, including sending and receiving emails, creating and maintaining records, and operating motor-controlled valves and related systems for product receipt, tank transfers, and truck loading.
• Ability to operate motor-controlled valves and perform tasks associated with receiving products, directing products to tanks, and delivering products to tank trucks.
• Ability to accept supervision and work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Familiarity with, or the ability to learn, the use of basic hand tools and to perform preventive and basic maintenance on terminal equipment.
• Basic knowledge of, or willingness to learn, petroleum transportation, storage, and distribution systems, as well as electrical and/or mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of and experience with safe handling practices for flammable gases and liquids, as well as high- and low-pressure systems.
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on pumps and related equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces and climb to, work from, and navigate elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, and similar environments.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist on an occasional basis.
• May be required to work in low-light or limited-visibility areas.

• Accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct products to the appropriate storage tanks. Operate computer- and motor-controlled equipment, as well as manually operate valves on pipelines and manifolds.
• Maintain accurate inventory and operational data using computerized systems and, when required, by climbing, gauging tanks, and sampling product.
• Handle and test liquid petroleum products in accordance with established procedures.
• Load and assist with the unloading of trucks.
• Perform or assist with preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate product deliveries with customers, truck drivers, and third-party facilities.
• Respond to call-outs to troubleshoot or perform maintenance on facility equipment.
• Serve as a first responder during spill or emergency situations.
• Start, stop, and operate pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost-effective and efficient operation of pumps and associated equipment at pipeline terminals and pump stations.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, seals, valves, and instrumentation.
• Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, piping, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion protection systems, measurement equipment, and storage facilities.
• Maintain the general upkeep of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way, gathering and storage areas; perform tasks such as excavation, pipeline repair, coating, backfilling, concrete work, painting, building erection, and vegetation control.
• Operate, maintain, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, test equipment, and company vehicles.
• Represent the Company in interactions with landowners, tenants, public officials, emergency responders, and at local meetings (e.g., One Call, pipeline groups, soil conservation districts, U.S. Forest Service).
• Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third-party contractors.
• Train and oversee Company personnel and third-party personnel as required, including employees in progression, transport drivers, contractors, and visitors.
• Perform governmental compliance activities with applicable agencies (DOT, state agencies, EPA, U.S. Forest Service, etc.).
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Complete all required documentation and recordkeeping accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.