Maintenance Services Lead - Salt Area

K2 Pure Solutions LP; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Pure Solutions LP seeks a Maintenance Services Lead for the Salt Area at the Pittsburg, CA site. This role oversees offloading, conveying, and storage operations, leading maintenance teams and coordinating with the Maintenance Services Manager.

The successful candidate will perform field repairs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and salt liner systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Software (CMMS).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and repair skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and PM programs.
• Ability to lead safety-focused maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operations for salt offload, conveyor, and storage equipment.
• Perform field inspections and repairs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and salt liner.
• Plan and oversee maintenance for salt ship offload and storage systems.
• Maintain safe working environment and drive continuous improvement.
• Document work orders in CMMS and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Coordinate training with Maintenance Services Manager and develop SOPs.

Skills

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance)

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Root cause analysis

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Operations coordination

Vendor coordination

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Education or Above

Job description

Description

The focus of the Maintenance Services Lead – Salt Area is to oversee all activities related to the offloading, conveying, and storage of salt at the K2 Pure Solutions, Pittsburg, CA site. Additional responsibilities include support of other activities in the Maintenance Services Department including Cell Assembly and Facilities. Success in this role requires an individual who can connect with employees at all levels in the organization and pivots where needed for the day.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• The Maintenance Services Lead is a working lead position responsible for coordination and execution of Salt Delivery and Storage related maintenance and operational activities.
• Performs field inspections and repairs on, but not limited to conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and Salt Storage Liner.
• Responsible for assisting in planning, overseeing operation and maintenance for Salt Ship Offload, Salt Conveyor and Salt Storage equipment.
• Maintains a safe working environment while leading continuous improvement of equipment and related plant activities.
• Contributes to improvement initiatives including use of root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance (PM) application.
• Ensures routine, periodic, or special inspections are completed to prevent breakdown of rotating equipment, piping systems, salt liner and conveyors.
• Oversees equipment and facility maintenance to ensure mechanical equipment is maintained in full working order and that the company's physical appearance is clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Coordinates training and testing in collaboration with the Maintenance Services Manager.
• Develops maintenance and operating procedures in collaboration with the Maintenance Services Manager.
• Understands when and how to utilize external resources for technical support such as vendors, support specialists and engineers, contract consultants, reference manuals and web site tools
• Documents all salt related equipment work order repair work in MPUKE (CMMS).
• Procures materials, equipment and parts from warehouse and outside suppliers.
• Maintains a strong focus on housekeeping in maintenance shop and at job sites in the field.
• Tracks and reviews compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Effectively receives and responds to employee concerns, elevating concerns as appropriate for action.
• Serves as champion for the responsible, ethical management of the company’s workforce, protecting and maximizing employee well-being, equity, and long-term organizational value.

Safety

• Enforce safety rules, procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Correct unsafe behavior promptly.
• Report workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and hazards according to company procedures.
• Never discourage an employee from reporting an injury or safety concern.
• Participate in safety training, investigations, and corrective actions as required.
• Maintains a strong focus on employee safety regulatory requirements.

Non-Categorized

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide clear work assignments, expectations, priorities, and deadlines.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, conduct, and quality.
• Provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Apply company policies and work rules consistently.
• Escalate significant performance or conduct concerns to management/HR.
• Ensure employees are provided with a legally compliant meal and rest periods.
• Do not discourage, interrupt, or create workloads that effectively prevent employees from taking required breaks.
• Never instruct employees to clock out for a meal period while continuing to work.
• Maintain a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct.
• Immediately report complaints or observed inappropriate behavior to HR or the designated company representative.
• Never retaliate or permit retaliation against someone for raising a concern or participating in an investigation.
• Complete required California harassment-prevention training.
• Treat employees professionally, respectfully, and consistently.
• Listen to employee concerns and elevate significant issues appropriately.
• Avoid favoritism or inconsistent application of workplace rules.
• Notify HR promptly of complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, safety, pay, leave, accommodation, workplace violence, or other significant concerns.
• Lead by example and demonstrate compliance with company policies.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Hold employees accountable while treating them consistently and fairly.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication, capable of providing coordination of maintenance activities, excellent oral and written skills
• Strong technical and industry specific expertise
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to build strong working relationships with the maintenance and operations teams, vendors and outside contractors
• Willingness to share experience and coach the technicians as needed to improve knowledge and competency
• Critical problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• High level of accountability and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, seeking out guidance when needed.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Education/Experience

• High School Education or Above
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in an industry setting
• Has a strong background in rotating equipment, conveyors, and hydraulic systems

Work Environment

• This role is in a 24/7 chemical production environment.
• This role is in-person every day.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of the Physical Demands Assessment, such as:
  • Must be able to work at heights and in varying environments (hot/cold)
  • Must be able lift/push/pull up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to use various PPE including a respirator and chemical suit

This job description is not designed to be comprehensive or exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a permanent employment relationship, a contract of employment, or negate the company’s At-Will employment basis.

My signature on this job description indicates that this has been reviewed by me and that I understand that it is not comprehensive, can change at any time with or without notice and that the company is an At-Will Employer.

Salary Range - $42.40 - $47.50 Hourly - non exempt