Laboratory Technician

Position Description

KINDER MORGAN

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS

Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers’ storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for field product sampling, making line displacements, pumps displacements laboratory testing, control of customer commodity within the Gulf Region.

• Perform testing of customer commodities in accordance with approved methods utilizing laboratory testing apparatus or equipment and ASTM standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance of all laboratory equipment including prescribed standardization and calibration checks and adjustments.
• Determine and monitor line displacements and product cuts to ensure that product integrity is maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines and product specifications.
• Obtain and test tank, line and pipeline samples in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Interact with field operations and control room personnel to report testing results to assure quality control of customer commodities.
• Prepare and issue accurate laboratory reports and logs as required by customers and management.
• Must be able to be confined space train and okay with making entry to tanks to perform wall wash testing.
• Assist Lab Manager in all administrative functions, ordering supplies and troubleshooting testing equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shift and overtime as required, including Holidays, nights and weekends. Shift schedule could change due to work load or more staffing.
• Willingness and ability to be on call to cover emergencies that might arise.
• May require helping at other locations depending on work load needs.
• May be required to be an ERT member and maintaining ERT membership in good standing is required to hold this position.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of terminal operations with hands-on experience following laboratory procedures, test methods and equipment calibration is a must.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are essential.
• Ability to manage self and others is required to progress level of responsibility. Certifications, licenses, registrations:
• Texas Vehicle Drivers License
• Obtain or have a TWIC
  
  

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer Literacy - Maintain accurate database records utilizing standard computer software applications., Physical demands:
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds, climb stairs up to a 60 foot tank. Working conditions:
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold, humidity and rain
  
  

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.