Production Engineer

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 (i.e. EH&S, quality, reliability, cost). Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills. Participate in commissioning of new process equipment installations. Coordinate and assist in implementation of minor plant system changes. Including small equipment additions, modifications and/or deletions and minor process design. Coordinates and follows up the improvement project of production efficiency. Provide operational and technical support to project coordinator(s) for large, extensive plant system changes. Includes operational review, assistance with cost/benefit analysis, and participating in Hazard Reviews. Assist in writing and reviewing Unit Operating Procedures in assigned areas of the Plant. Support 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 coordinate with Engineering Department to complete projects. Assist with annual expense budget preparation. Participate in committees as assigned. Performs special projects and studies as assigned. Carry out cost/benefit analysis for special projects. Perform internal technical training sessions for operating personnel. Share weekend call duty with other Tech staff personnel. Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate; promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully support 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 as well as active participation on project teams Maximizes plant production capability and assists with tracking and evaluation of asset utilization data for areas of responsibility. Facilitates and ensures that appropriate root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented to address unplanned events. Collaborate with project team to identify and prioritize improvements. Occasionally interface 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 • 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 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.