Heavy Equipment Operator

Kinder Morgan
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Self-motivated","Teamwork","Verbal communication","Attention to detail","Safety focus"]

Operate heavy terminal equipment safely and efficiently to handle petroleum coke, including a bucket crane, dozers, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and related machinery. Perform coke cutting, decoking, drum handling, and ship loading activities while monitoring equipment and following safety procedures. Support maintenance with inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and on-call emergency response in an outdoor, dusty environment with rotating shifts.

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Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
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Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

Operate heavy terminal equipment safely and efficiently to handle petroleum coke, including a bucket crane, dozers, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and related machinery. Perform coke cutting, decoking, drum handling, and ship loading activities while monitoring equipment and following safety procedures. Support maintenance with inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and on-call emergency response in an outdoor, dusty environment with rotating shifts.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate terminal equipment safely, including petroleum coke handling and coke cutting operations.
  • •Maintain proper pit/pad storage and follow procedures for decoking, drilling/cutting, and drum operations.
  • •Conduct inspections, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance (lubrication, filters, documentation) for equipment.
  • •Perform housekeeping and general maintenance in the coke cutting area and support other personnel as needed.
  • •Follow PPE and safety requirements, communicate with operations and maintenance personnel, and respond to on-call emergency call outs as scheduled.

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • •8 months to 1 year of heavy equipment experience, especially D9 dozers and track hoes.
  • •Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle.
  • •Completion of required safety training/certification and ability to pass respiratory fit testing.
  • •Ability to complete/pass DISA testing and meet foreign trade zone requirements (including TWIC), and communicate verbally effectively.
Education:High School
Skills:Self-motivatedTeamworkVerbal communicationAttention to detailSafety focus
Licenses:Motor vehicle operator’s driver license
Certifications:TWICSafety training/certificationDISA testingRespiratory fit testing
Languages:English

Company Brief

Kinder Morgan
Operates one of North America's largest energy infrastructure networks, including natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide, and terminal pipelines. The company stores, transports, and processes energy products across the United States and Canada.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1997
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