Operations Specialist

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for their assigned area to ensure there are no immediate or potential plant problems that threaten safety or production.
• Ensures work requests are issued for items to be worked on.
• Makes sure maintenance work is performed per procedure and standards.
• Maintains an electronic log on K2 database that describes plant issues and work that was performed on specific pieces of equipment.
• Works with the operators to develop their area knowledge and operating skills.
• Audit work permits to ensure that that they are being followed correctly.
• Audit Lock out tag out and provides feedback to the operators on any deficiencies.
• Audit weekly, monthly, yearly check sheets (pump swaps, car seal list safety shower checks etc.) and report those findings to the operations manager.
• Assign and assist operators in outage planning. (LOTO, clearing, etc.)
• Assigns housekeeping duties and ensures assigned housekeeping is performed.
• Coordinates and assists with procedure development and review.
• Continuously look for opportunities for improvement in their assigned areas.
• Assist or take on ownership of updating and creating procedures where gaps exist in current operating discipline and procedures.
• Assist operators and engineers with troubleshooting plant process issues.
• Active participant in department EH&S program, including spending time in field with other team members coaching and providing feedback regarding implementation of EHS programs and policies.
• Assist and participate in RCIs in area of responsibility.
• Strives to promote and create a positive working environment.
• Participates in the monthly safety council meetings.
• Is a member of the technical staff on-call team. COMPETENCIES Leadership :
• Willingly shares operations experience across the organization.
• Uses experience for problem analysis and problem solving and coaches others in this area.
• Displays a high standard of personal excellence including safe work behaviors, and ability to coach and mentor others. Communication :
• Interfaces professionally across the organization.
• Ability to explain material in a way that fits each individual. Page 2 of 2
• Fluent in English. Teamwork :
• Works effectively in a self-directed team environment. EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years of experience in Chlor-Alkali operations.
• Basic skills / experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (or willingness / ability to learn).
• Maintenance and Lab knowledge is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and climb ladders.
• Able to work for extended periods, outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Company Benefits

Salary Range

The starting base pay for this role is between 160K - 190K 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.