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Electrician

@ Oxbow Carbon
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Port Arthur, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:maintaining equipment, troubleshooting electrical, installing controls
Requirements Summary:High school diploma required; 2 years electrician experience; medium-voltage, motor control, troubleshooting, multimeter/meggers use, pipefitting, field welding and burning, mobile equipment operation, safety training, ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work in confined/elevated spaces.
Technical Tools Mentioned:multi-meters, meggers, lift truck, winch, crane, oxygen-acetylene, hand tools
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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. Oxbow’s 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. Oxbow’s 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 for an Electrician to join our team in our Port Arthur, Texas office.  This position will be responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to insure maximum contribution to the safety, quality and productivity of the plant.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Medium voltage work including substations and motor control centers.
  • Must be able to fully operate and understand multi-meters and meggers.
  • Electrical controls (including motor drives), installation, removal, troubleshooting, and repair.
  • Drawing sketches of modifications to existing electrical controls.
  • Pipefitting work required for all process control.
  • Field welding required for electrical installation or modification.
  • Field burning (oxygen-acetylene) required for electrical installation, removal, or modification.
  • Operates all mobile equipment required on the job for material or parts placement (lift truck, winch, crane, and trucks).
  • Ensures that the work areas, equipment, and work practices are in compliance with the regulatory codes, statues, and company requirements.
  • Reports all injuries, regardless of seriousness, immediately to the senior engineer.
  • Advises the senior engineer 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 job performed in the maintenance department.
  • Performs work in a highly functional and consistent manner.
  • Ensures that work performed meets the job specifications.
  • Advises the senior engineer 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.
  • Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant.
  • Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
  • Ability to identify technical malfunctions in electrical units.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates degree or certification in related field preferred.
  • Two years of experience working as an electrician.

Physical Requirements:

  •  Typically sits or stands for extended amount of time in front of a computer.
  • May work outdoors which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
  • As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas.
  • Must be able to handle working with petroleum coke products and use respiratory protection.
  • Must be able to work with hand tools
  • Must be able to load and unload heavy equipment, either with manual labor or by operating 

    machinery.

  • Must train in safety requirements at the facility.

  • Must be required to move about to coordinate work.

  • Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

  • Must be able to travel as needed

  • Will be on call as needed

  • Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to contractors and to convey detailed Instructions to other workers.

Summary

 

Oxbow Offers

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Generous 401k match and paid time off

Oxbow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusion.