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Liquid Terminal Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Position Description

Liquids Terminal Operator

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-conscious unloading and loading of liquid products to or from storage tanks, railcars, vessels, barges, and trucks. Assure the work being performed consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the supervisor, as well as published policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Perform job functions as necessary to safely and efficiently transfer liquid products.

Job Functions Include But Not Limited To

Line-up movements

Load and unload railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges

Sample and gauge product in tanks

Obtain and record product temperatures and levels in storage tanks

Perform all work in strict accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures

Perform all work in strict accordance with operating policies, procedures, checklists and written instructions.

Climb tank stairs and railcar stairs, operate valves and pumps, gauge tanks

Upkeep of assigned equipment or tools.

Perform any other type of terminal function as trained and as instructed by the supervisor.

Open and close 2" to 12" valves by hand

Ascend and descend ladders and stairs to perform various operations duties

Perform miscellaneous clean-up activities, e.g. collect trash, empty barrels, sweep, mop floors, etc

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.

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Willing to work non-traditional hours

Must be willing to report to shift with minimal notice

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally

Must be able to accept supervision/direction and work effectively & cooperatively with other people

Basic Math Skills Required.

Must have the ability to work in all types of conditions, including but not limited to working in the rail yard, working on railcars

Basic competency using Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions

Must be able to climb up and down rail cars to a height of up to 20 feet

Must meet physical requirements, including, but not limited to: consistently lifting / carrying and pulling / pushing weights / forces up to 60 pounds / routinely gripping forces of up to 80 pounds

Routine walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and squatting, climbing up / down ladders and stairs, standing, sitting and negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Regularly exposed to outside in adverse weather conditions

Must be willing to work outdoors

Preferred Experience, Competencies, Skills And Abilities

Education in technical crafts or work experience in job duties described above-preferred

Hazmat, liquid tank farm operations, and/or rail yard operation experience

Knowledge of Liquid Transfer Operations

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.

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.

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