Tank Station Operator

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 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.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Must have completed at least one (1) year at Pipeline Operator/Tank farm operator or industry equivalent

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• 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

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• 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.

Physical demands:

• 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

Working conditions:

• Shift work, alternating days, nights, holidays, weekends
• Overtime required
• Emergency response
• Callouts
• On-call

Supervisory responsibility:

None

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.

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