Heavy Equipment Operator - Kinder Morgan

KINDER MORGAN

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. 

BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS 

Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers’ storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs.  Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a 29-ton P&H Static Step less overhead bucket crane (cab controlled) in a safe and efficient manner to lift, move, and position loads of petroleum coke maintaining proper pit & pad storage and load coke from pit to grizzly hopper by following all associated procedures with a 18yrd clamshell bucket.
• Participate as trained and instructed in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of cranes, bucket and related equipment.
• May be assigned to general duties in all areas of operations of the terminals.
• Maintain good and open communication with Driller Operator, Supervision and Maintenance Personnel via radio and other proper means.
• Operate, monitor and maintain coke cutting equipment within the coke petroleum coke handling facility
• FoCoke cutting experience or drilling operations.
• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives.
• Perform proper decoking techniques by following all associated procedures while paying close attention to hot spots and allowing for extra quenching where needed.
• Working with the Operator to un-head and re-head the coke drums, as well as performing the final sweep of the coke drum.
• Must be capable of operating under fresh air with a SCBA or facemask breathing apparatus.
• Properly inspect equipment prior to and post operating and report any additional maintenance needs and conduct frequent audits on the associated drum cutting equipment.
• Performs basic trouble shooting of petroleum coke cutting equipment.
• As required, assist other petroleum coke cutting personnel with cleaning operations.
• Performs housekeeping duties of petroleum coke cutting area.
• Maintains and lubricates “cutting deck” petroleum coke cutting equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from inbound conveyors, storage and to outbound conveyors in a safe and efficient manner by performing the following duties.
• Operates D-9 and D10 Dozer with concave blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from conveyor to storage – storage to re-claimer in a safe, efficient manner.
• Operate dozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified level. Employ dozer day and night to push material to dozer trap in order to load out material for vessels.
• Maintain dozer, skid steer, forklift, track hoe, back hoe, and wheel loader equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, adding gear lubricants, changing filters and documenting all activity performed on said piece of equipment.
• Experience operating an excavator, fork lift, telehandler, skid steer and man lift. Must be capable of becoming a certified operator on each piece of equipment.
• Train on remote controlled ship loader by engaging push buttons on the remote to distribute coke accordingly to stowage plan and ships chief mate instructions. Ensure satisfactory loading of the vessel and watch for safety of the ship loader during operation.
• Assures that work performed is done properly and safely.
• Operators will train and operate all of the terminals equipment and perform the duties and responsibilities of the terminal’s Equipment Operator/Maintenance positions such as Dozer, Driller and cutting, Overhead Crane, skid steers, Excavator, Telehandler, Man Lift, Front End Loader and Ship Loading Operations for progression.

Minimum Requirements include: 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Prior experience as a heavy equipment operator is preferred, but we will train all qualified applicants.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to Terminal Supervisor.
• Able to work at different work locations when needed.
• Perform housekeeping and general maintenance as required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally.
• Must work shift schedule as assigned and overtime with little to no notice during the week, weekends, holiday, etc. as needed for operational needs.
• In order to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required.
• If required must be able to perform shift work, rotating day/night.
• You will be subject to the on-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ECT:

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers and must be willing to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations.
• Must be able to complete/pass background checks and drug testing for entrance into facilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Understand and comply with customer and Kinder Morgan's rules and policies.
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, reach, etc. for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle evolving conditions.
• Ability to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• This position consist of outside work and adverse weather conditions may apply.
• Must be able to work in dusty environment.
• Must wear FRC clothing.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock and loud noise levels.
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter.
• Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.