Terminal Operator - Chicago

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Perform all functions of Terminal Operations as directed by work orders and/or supervision consistent with standard operating procedures, state and local regulations in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.

- The position performs work associated with liquid product handling of a variety of chemicals and petrochemicals, by way of barges, tank-to-tank transfers, tank car, and tank truck, and/or other work required within the terminal.

- Performs both physical gauges and side gauge readings as required.

- Performs heating functions of required products in terminal storage facilities and mode units as required.

- Rail switching

- Conducts spill clean up operations as required.

- Performs housekeeping chores on operation activities, grounds and buildings.

- Assists in both environmental services and maintenance as required.

- Participates in company training programs and related testing.

- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.

- Overtime is voluntary, though can be mandatory if there are no volunteers.

- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards and procedures requirements.

- Certain conditions of employment will be governed by the agreement between Kinder Morgan Liquid Terminals and the United Steel Workers union.

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Position Requirements

Educational Requirements

- High school diploma or GED is required

- Trade school, formal training/significant work experience, or Associate's degree highly desirable

Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, competencies, working conditions)

- Experience/familiarity with pipe wrenches, box wrenches and other similar tools

- Excellent mathematical skills (Addition, Subtraction, Fractions, Multiplication, and Percentages) are required

- Flexible schedule to work in a 24 hour per day operation and /or weekend/holiday work is required

- The ability to work from written and verbal instructions

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed

- Superior work ethic and dependability

- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions as outside work is mandatory

- Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders including heights over 40 feet, negotiating uneven surfaces, and carry up to 50 pounds

- Must be able to wear standard PPE (Hard Hat, Goggles, Rain Gear, Steel Toe Boots), and qualify to wear a Full Face Respirator

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers

- Successful completion of a background check, physical and drug screen upon offer

- Complete other related duties as assigned

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)

- Experience with handling Hazardous liquid chemicals

- Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, Industrial Hygiene and other industry regulations a major plus

- Terminal Operator, Gauger and/or Maintenance Mechanic experience

Compensation

$38.26 - $40.76

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set as determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. As further specified in the collective bargaining agreement, benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

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.