Manager in Training - Midwest Job at Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan Argo, IL 60501

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Manager in training candidate to our Midwest Terminals management team.

This position is a junior level, active training position that is designed to provide the individual with the needed knowledge and skills to advance into higher Kinder Morgan positions within the organization. The training program is designed around a one year period, at which time the individual should have the knowledge and skill necessary to move to advance into a higher position within Kinder Morgan. Promotion into a management position upon completion of the training program is likely to require relocation within the United States.

The management trainee will learn all aspects of the dry and liquid bulk terminal business. The program is not designed around a class room environment, but will offer a hands- on training program that will require the individual to learn all aspects of running the day-to-day operations and managing a bulk terminal including: operations, environmental health and safety, engineering, sales, human resources, and finance.

What you’ll be doing:

The trainee will be assigned to a facility where they will work directly with the Terminal Manager and the various department heads through the training process. The training will be broken into six main categories:

  • Operations
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Engineering
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Finance and Accounting

The trainee will also be assigned various projects to develop their skills and to support the operations at the various facilities. The projects can include running a small engineering project, directing the operations workforce, analyzing the process flow of an operation, assisting the commercial group, and/or participating in an EH&S project.

What we’re looking for in the ideal person:

  • Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable with ambiguity
  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement
  • Ability to analyze complex information and to evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution
  • Demonstrated strong relationship management skills
  • Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels through clear and logical communications
  • Conflict resolution and risk management skills
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal or no supervision
  • Must foster a strong culture of safety
  • 3-5 years of management experience
  • Must have ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record that meets company standards

Position Requirements


Education Requirements:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred disciplines are engineering, operations, supply chain

Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights up to 45 feet above ground
  • Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards
  • Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test
  • Overtime may be required and is anticipated
Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required
  • Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned
  • Must be able to work over water (dock)
  • Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor, keep required work schedule, focus on attention to details, and follow work rules
  • Frequent field visits within the Chicagoland area
  • Occasional overnight travel

Supervisory Responsibility:
  • May have responsibility for hourly and salaried personnel depending on area of training and responsibilities

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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