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Relief Gauger - San Pedro
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
One of North America’s largest energy infrastructure firms operating pipelines and terminals.
Covers Gauger duties: measuring, sampling, operating pumps, safety, and maintenance.
4d ago
$39 - $43
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Pedro, CA
Onsite
Company Size
10,933 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pipeline Transportation
Storage
Terminals
Energy Infrastructure
Natural Gas Transportation
Liquid Transportation
Carbon Management
Renewable Energy
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Oil and Gas Pipelines
Petroleum Products Transportation
Liquids Terminals
Natural Gas Pipelines
Carbon Dioxide Injection
Carbon Sequestration
Role
What you would be doing
tank gauging
valve operation
spill response
pump monitoring
sample collection
load/unload
Measure the volume of petroleum product in tankage by climbing to the top of the tank and measuring the height of product in the tank using a gauge tape, obtaining a
Monitor terminal for safety and environmental compliance.
Perform pipeline line-ups by opening and/or closing valves. Valves may be motor operated or manual.
Perform clerical tasks necessary to document terminal operations and provide other departments with inventory and billing information.
Deploying/retrieving of hard boom, absorbent boom and spill pads from powerboat and skiff.
Monitor intra terminal transfers of petroleum products.
Perform housekeeping functions at terminal—sweeping, pulling weeds, cleaning racks, and cleaning boom and other clean-up activities as required.
Obtain samples of pipeline movements either manually or by using automatic sampling devices.
Perform physical labor in a variety of extreme climactic conditions, including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging, lifting and general manual labor.
Perform tasks necessary to conduct vessel and barge transfer operations, including vessel tie-up and release, moving product hoses, bolting hoses to flanges, draining hoses, and unbolting at completion of transfer.
Monitor operation of waste water treatment systems, vapor incinerators, truck loading and unloading racks, and tank water draw systems.
Perform simple laboratory testing of petroleum products.
When not assigned to provide coverage for a Gauger, the Relief Gauger works an eight hour schedule Monday through Friday.
When providing relief coverage, the Relief Gauger works 12 hour rotating shifts (including holidays, weekends).
Work is performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations.
Starts, stops, and monitors pumping equipment used to transport petroleum products through company of third party pipelines. Ensures pumps are operated within their proper range of operation and performs minor maintenance checks to prevent damage while in operation.
Responds to operating emergencies as necessary.
Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
Perform minor maintenance of terminal equipment. Items include adjusting valve packing, oiling machinery, greasing valves, cleaning and painting.
Perform tasks necessary to load/unload tank trucks and rail tank cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Kinder Morgan policies.
Operation of various terminal vehicles including trucks and forklifts.
What you bring
excel
twic
gauger
hydraulics
pipeline
problem solving
Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, comprehend and respond to simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Knowledge of pipeline operations
Must be flexible in working hours, as well as being willing and able to alter work week schedules:
Relief Gauger level 4 – A minimum of one year of service as a Gauger 3
Relief Gauger level 2 – A minimum of one year of service as a Gauger 1
The majority of work time will be spent outdoors and the incumbent must be physically fit and capable of working in a variety of weather conditions, including desert hot and cold temperatures, humidity, dryness, etc.
Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Incumbent will be required, on a routine basis, to bend and stoop, as well as light to medium lifting of pumps and equipment. Heavy lifting will be required at times.
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience with light maintenance (mechanical, electric, electronic)
Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details.
A general understanding of pipeline operations, pumping systems, petroleum products and liquid measurements is a plus.
Knowledge of piping, valves and pressures
Hydraulics experience desired
Prior experience requiring mechanical aptitude and skill is a plus
Basic knowledge of cathodic protection
Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.
Incumbents must be able to gauge and climb tanks with 50 to 80 steps on a routine basis.
Relief Gauger level 3 – A minimum of one year of service as a Gauger 2
If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Satisfactorily obtaining or already possessing, and maintaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a condition of employment. TWIC card is obtained by submitting an application, background check, and having fingerprints taken.
Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms and sampling
A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
Job requires extensive walking on a daily basis.
Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Benefits
Relief Gaugers will progress to the next higher level upon one year in the previous level, per the bargaining agreement. Progression to the next level may be delayed for up to six months, if an employee has a written corrective action concerning job performance that is less than one year old.
Relief Gauger level 1 – New hire
Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
twic card requires a background check and fingerprinting
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