Utility Operator

Overview

Utility Operator (Construction)

Founded in 1983 by principal shareholder William I. Koch, Oxbow Carbon LLC (Oxbow) is a global leader in recycling, marketing, and upgrading of refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow produces and distributes calcined and fuel grade petroleum coke and provides bulk storage and handling services for petroleum coke and other commodities. Leveraging its extensive scale, strong expertise, and leading market positions, Oxbow has established a powerful global sourcing platform supported by superior market intelligence and long-standing relationships with key suppliers and customers.

Oxbows products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass, and cement, while its specialty offerings are integral to a variety of innovative applications, including high-performance plastics, solar panels, electronics, and batteries. Oxbows continued success and leadership within the industry are attributed to a combination of strong teamwork, innovative uses of technology, and talented employees.

Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking to hire a Utility Operator to join our team in Port Arthur, Texas. This position will be responsible for assisting the senior operator in the operation of the kilns to ensure maximum contributions to the safety, quality and productivity of the plant. Maintains plant housekeeping program in all areas.

• Cleans up spillage and reclaim uncontaminated coke as instructed.
• Operates all mobile equipment required to perform job duties and check oil, water, battery and fuel.
• Observes calcining operations while performing job duties and promptly report unusual happenings to the senior operator.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Assists maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
• Notifies senior operator whenever leaving work area.
• Maintains emergency equipment, such as flashlight, rain suit, and kiln drive bolts, for possible use during a storm.
• Maintains availability when on standby during off-duty hours when needed.
• Ensures that the work areas, equipment, and work practices are in compliance with the regulatory codes, statutes, and company requirements.
• Reports all injuries, regardless of seriousness, immediately to the supervisor.
• Advises the supervisor on matters relating to the improvement and the continued safe functioning of plant equipment and facilities.
• Assists in the development of written safety procedures prepared for jobs performed in the material handling department.
• Follows ISO procedures to complete duties as required by the job specification.
• Advises the supervisor on matters relating to the improvement and maintenance of coke quality and workmanship.
• Makes recommendations whenever possible regarding potential improvements in operation or maintenance of plant facilities through changes and modifications in material, equipment, procedures and schedules.
• Ensures compliance with safety, personnel, timekeeping, payroll, attendance and other plant procedures or guidelines.
• Maintains communications with the supervisor and coworkers on matters concerning daily activities.
• Assists with miscellaneous tasks in production as required.
• Operates ship loader according to Plant Procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Not specified in the description.