Process Operator

K2 Pure Solutions LP; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dependent care FSA

401k matching

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Social events

Job summary

K2 Pure Solutions is hiring a full‑time Process Operator in Pittsburg, CA. This role supports 24/7 chemical plant operations with routine monitoring, sampling, and strict adherence to SOPs. You’ll be on a 12‑hour rotating shift and work with a team to keep production safe and on target.

The job requires hands‑on mechanical skills, strong safety awareness, and good communication to coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and EH&S teams. Experience in chlor‑alkali operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• English communication skills required for reporting and safety briefings.
• Ability to read SOPs and follow instructions accurately.
• Experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control process variables via DCS and field instruments.
• Collect samples and perform routine analyses for quality targets.
• Review, write and follow SOPs for startup, operation, and shutdown.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and lockout/tagout activities.
• Load/unload railcars and coordinate with drivers for shipments.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTEC or chemical ops degree (preferred)

Tools

DCS

Job description

Process Operator

K2 Pure Solutions LP Pittsburg, California, United States

About this position

The Process Operator position is a key and essential position to chemical plant operations. They perform routine process monitoring, sampling, and utilization of safe operating procedures (SOPs). Process Operators ensure production and quality targets are met reliably and safely and are the front line in troubleshooting and debottlenecking process issues.

Company Overview

K2 Pure Solutions, founded in 2010, operates inherently safer technology to produce bleach for water disinfection in the surrounding SF Bay Area communities. Bleach is the modern, preferred water treatment chemical displacing chlorine throughout the world. K2 Pure Solutions produces bleach onsite from nothing but salt, water, and electricity eliminating the danger and risk of a chlorine railcar release into communities trans-America. Any chlorine generated onsite is quickly consumed onsite within the Corteva Agriscience industrial park. Other chlor-alkali products produced by K2 Pure Solutions includes hydrochloric acid and caustic soda.

K2 Pure Solutions is a private company with around 70 employees located in Pittsburg, CA.

Company Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care FSA options
• 401k company matching with immediate vesting
• 8 company paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays of your choice
• Employer paid 1x annual life insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation that increases with years of service
• Regular social events for employee & employee’s family

Position Summary

K2 Pure Solutions is hiring full-time process operators to fill open positions within the operations department. Process operators are essential to chemical plant operation. With routine process monitoring, sampling, and utilization of safe operating procedures (SOPs), process operators ensure production and quality targets are met reliably and safely. They are the front line in troubleshooting and debottlenecking process issues.

Operations at K2 is 24/7, 365 days per year. Process operators are on a 12-hr shift, “modified DuPont” rotating schedule. Pay increases are based on qualification with up to 5 different areas to qualify in and no restrictive timelines. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Who you are!

Are you looking for a career as a chemical process operator? Do you prioritize all aspects of health & safety? Do you have experience working in an industrial environment? Do you like tinkering with your hands? Are you a self-starter and team player? Do you have mechanical aptitude / troubleshooting skills? Do you like opportunities for overtime? If you answered yes to some or all of these, consider a career at K2 Pure Solutions!

Requirements

• Monitor and control process variables on distributed controls system (DCS) and in the field.
• Collect and analyze routine samples.
• Utilize/review/write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for normal process operations, startup, shutdown, and emergency response.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Clear, isolate, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) equipment for maintenance.
• Issue safe work permits (SWP) to maintenance group and contractors.
• Return-to-service (RTS) equipment following maintenance.
• Load, unload, and spot railcars for product shipments.
• Setup external truck drivers to load products.
• Respond to emergency incidents as part of the on-shift HAZMAT team.
• Attend periodic classroom training and maintain individual computer-based training.
• Communicate and collaborate with other roles within the company (maintenance, engineering, EH&S) and logistics partners.
• Comply with all the policies, standards, and rules published by environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), company, and regulating authorities (OSHA, EPA, DOT/FRA, etc.).
• Improve and maintain orderly plant housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) in the English language.
• Must possess effective and active listening abilities.
• Must be organized and able to successfully multi-task.
• Must possess basic computer skills with working ability of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions, along with division using standard units of measurement (volume, pressure, weight, etc.).
• Must be able to pass and maintain hazmat physical qualifications.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety toe boots, hard hat, chemical goggles, hearing protection, gloves, chemical protective suits, face shield, fall protection harness, and full-face respirator.
• Must be dependable.
• Must be able to behave professionally at all times while at work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• PTEC degree or equivalent in chemical plant operations, preferred

Experience:

• Prior work experience in industrial environment preferred.
• Chlor-alkali operations experience, preferred.

License:

• Valid and encumbered CA driver’s license

Salary Information

$36.53 - $58.24Hourly Wage