Relief Gauger - San Pedro

Overview

Provides relief gauging coverage, handling petroleum measurement, transfers, and terminal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• system monitoring
• tank gauging
• valve operations
• pump operation
• load/unload
• spill response

Tasks

-Monitor operation of waste water treatment systems, vapor incinerators, truck loading and unloading racks, and tank water draw systems. -Perform clerical tasks necessary to document terminal operations and provide other departments with inventory and billing information. -Responds to operating emergencies as necessary. -Monitor terminal for safety and environmental compliance. -Obtain samples of pipeline movements either manually or by using automatic sampling devices. -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 physical labor in a variety of extreme climactic conditions, including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging, lifting and general manual labor. -When not assigned to provide coverage for a Gauger, the Relief Gauger works an eight hour schedule Monday through Friday. -Perform housekeeping functions at terminal—sweeping, pulling weeds, cleaning racks, and cleaning boom and other clean-up activities as required. -Operation of various terminal vehicles including trucks and forklifts. -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 -Perform pipeline line-ups by opening and/or closing valves. Valves may be motor operated or manual. -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. -Perform minor maintenance of terminal equipment. Items include adjusting valve packing, oiling machinery, greasing valves, cleaning and painting. -Monitor intra terminal transfers of petroleum products. -Perform simple laboratory testing of petroleum products. -Work is performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations. -When providing relief coverage, the Relief Gauger works 12 hour rotating shifts (including holidays, weekends). -Perform tasks necessary to load/unload tank trucks and rail tank cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Kinder Morgan policies. -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. -Deploying/retrieving of hard boom, absorbent boom and spill pads from powerboat and skiff.

Requirements

• excel
• twic
• high school
• gauger
• hydraulics
• mechanical

What You Bring

-Relief Gauger level 2 – A minimum of one year of service as a Gauger 1 -A general understanding of pipeline operations, pumping systems, petroleum products and liquid measurements is a plus. -Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy. -Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook. -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. -Basic knowledge of cathodic protection -Hydraulics experience desired -Relief Gauger level 4 – A minimum of one year of service as a Gauger 3 -Prior experience requiring mechanical aptitude and skill is a plus -Knowledge of piping, valves and pressures -Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products. -Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms and sampling -Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required. -Must be flexible in working hours, as well as being willing and able to alter work week schedules: -A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required. -Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. -Knowledge of pipeline operations -Ability to read, comprehend and respond to simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. -Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details. -Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays. -Experience with light maintenance (mechanical, electric, electronic) -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. -Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential. -High School Diploma or GED. -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. -Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision. -Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions. -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. -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. -Incumbents must be able to gauge and climb tanks with 50 to 80 steps on a routine basis. -Job requires extensive walking on a daily basis. -Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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Benefits

-Relief Gauger level 1 – New hire -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. -Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.

About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

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Security Clearance

-requires a satisfactory driving record as determined by the company. -twic card application includes a background check and fingerprinting.