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Liquid Terminal Operator 1

Kinder Morgan
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026

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

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)

Position Requirements


Position Requirements:

  • Perform job functions as necessary to safely and efficiently transfer liquid products.
  • Line-up movements per checklists and procedures.
  • Load and unload railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges
  • Sample product in tanks and vessels
  • 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
  • Ability to monitor and maintain equipment in a manner that will allow for safe, efficient operations 24/7.
  • Ability to work in a team environment which will require a high level of motivation and initiative.
  • Effectively communicate with Managers, Peers and Contractors as necessary to perform the Terminal Operator role.
  • Education in technical crafts or work experience in job duties described above-preferred
  • Hazmat and rail yard operation experience – Locomotive experience
  • Knowledge of Liquid Transfer Operations
  • 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

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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