Production Engineer

k2 Pure Solutions; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) company matching with immediate vesting

Paid vacation that increases with years of service

Regular social events for employees and families

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in California is seeking a Production Engineer with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. The role involves optimizing production, ensuring safety and compliance, and supporting technical operations. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and competitive compensation ranging from $110K to $185K annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plant engineering experience, preferably in Chlor-Alkali or bleach production.
• Experience with chlorine scrubbers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements.
• Optimize daily production to meet business goals.
• Support operational and technical needs for improvement projects.

Skills

Chemical engineering fundamentals

Safety compliance

Technical advising

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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K2 Pure Solutions, founded in 2010, is a Chlor‑Alkali Manufacturer operating inherently safer technology to produce chemicals such as bleach for water disinfection in the surrounding Northern California 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. Other chlor‑alkali products produced by K2 Pure Solutions include chlorine, hydrogen, hydrochloric acid, and caustic soda.

The Production Engineer acts as an experienced technical resource for plant operations in a modern Chlor‑Alkali production facility, applying technical skills to optimize plant performance, resolve problems, and enable safe and environmentally acceptable production of low cost, quality products. Solid technical skills combined with excellent communication, organizational ability, and leadership attributes are key to both immediate and long‑term success in the role.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) operational requirements.
• Understands chemical engineering fundamentals and provides technical advising on operations while maintaining high standards for process safety.
• Optimizes daily production to achieve business and plant goals (EH&S, quality, reliability, cost).
• Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills.
• Participates in commissioning of new process equipment installations.
• Coordinates and assists in implementation of minor plant system changes, including small equipment additions, modifications, deletions, and minor process design.
• Coordinates and follows up on improvement projects for production efficiency.
• Provides operational and technical support to project coordinators for large, extensive plant system changes.
• Supports operational reviews, cost/benefit analysis, and participates in Hazard Reviews.
• Assists in writing and reviewing Unit Operating Procedures in assigned areas of the Plant.
• Supports plant leadership with plant material balances, yields, closures, project design scope, etc. as deemed necessary to maintain operations.
• Completes process engineering study and design for new projects and coordinates with Engineering Department to complete projects.
• Assists with annual expense budget preparation.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs special projects and studies as assigned.
• Carries out cost/benefit analysis for special projects.
• Performs internal technical training sessions for operating personnel.
• Shares weekend call duty with other technical staff personnel.
• Performs duties ensuring personal and site safety, promptly reporting incidents to management.
• Performs the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management and actively participating on project teams.
• Maximizes plant production capability and assists with tracking and evaluation of asset utilization data for areas of responsibility.
• Facilitates root cause analysis and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborates with project team to identify and prioritize improvements.
• Occasionally interfaces with contractors and vendors as project/process owner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years plant engineering experience (prefer manufacturing/plant operation experience in a Chlor‑Alkali, bleach production facility and/or experience with chlorine scrubbers).

Company Benefits

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

Salary Range: The starting base pay for this role is between 110K - 185K annually at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of K2 Pure Solution's competitive total compensation package that can include strong benefits, perks and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Location: Concord, CA