Chemical Process Operator - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

K2 Pure Solutions; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision

Medical and dependent care FSA

401k company matching with immediate v

8 company paid holidays + 2 floating

Employer paid life insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Regular social events

Job summary

K2 Pure Solutions in Pittsburg, CA is seeking a Process Operator to monitor and control chemical processes on a 12-hour rotating schedule. You will collect samples, follow SOPs for startup, shutdown, and emergency response, and perform light maintenance as needed.

The role requires safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to work in a 24/7 plant environment. Experience in an industrial setting and the ability to wear PPE are essential; valid CA driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; PTEC degree preferred.
• Prior work in industrial environment preferred; chlor-alkali ops experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control process variables on DCS and in the field.
• Collect and analyze routine samples.
• Utilize/review/write SOPs for normal operations, startup, shutdown, and emergency response.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Lockout/tagout equipment for maintenance.
• Issue safe work permits to maintenance and contractors.
• Return-to-service equipment following maintenance.
• Load, unload, and spot railcars for product shipments.
• Set up external truck drivers to load products.
• Respond to emergency incidents as part of the on-shift hazmat team.
• Attend periodic classroom training and maintain training records.
• Communicate with maintenance, engineering, EH&S and logistics partners.
• Comply with EH&S, company, and regulatory policies.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Mathematical ability

PPE compliance

Hazmat qualification

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTEC degree or equivalent in chemical plant operations

Tools

DCS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

K2 Pure Solutions in Pittsburg, CA is seeking a Process Operator to monitor and control chemical processes on a 12-hour rotating schedule. You will collect samples, follow SOPs for startup, shutdown, and emergency response, and perform light maintenance as needed.

The role requires safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to work in a 24/7 plant environment. Experience in an industrial setting and the ability to wear PPE are essential; valid CA driver's license is preferred.