Founded in 1983 by principal shareholder William I. Koch, Oxbow is one of the world's largest recyclers of refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida with approximately 950 employees operating from more than 30 locations in 14 countries worldwide.Oxbow is a world leader in the production and distribution of calcined petroleum coke and the distribution of fuel grade petroleum coke. Oxbow also provides bulk storage and handling for petroleum coke and other commodities. Oxbows scale, expertise and leading market positions have allowed it to create a powerful global sourcing platform with superior market intelligence and longstanding relationships with many of its key suppliers and customers.Oxbows products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products, including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries.Oxbow is annually ranked by Forbes as one of the top 500 privately held U.S. companies. Our success as a company and industry leader comes from a winning combination of teamwork, innovative uses of technology, and our talented employees.
Oxbow Energy Solutions LLC is currently looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join the team in Texas City, Texas. The 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.Position Description: Performs maintenance /major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment (mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, compressors, generators, all-terrain vehicles) Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of failures by means of visual and auditory checks. Utilizes test equipment, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the Plant. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. Performs preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use to ensure that it is functioning properly. Performs repairs and maintenance functions by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems. Operation of all mobile equipment required on the job for material or parts placement. Ensures that the work areas, equipment, and work practices are in compliance with the regulatory codes, statues, and company requirements. Assists in the development of written safety procedures prepared for job performed in the maintenance department (JSA). Performs work in a highly functional and consistent manner that meets the job specifications. Makes recommendations whenever possible regarding potential improvements in operation or maintenance of plant facilities. Ensures compliance with safety, personnel, attendance and other plant procedures or guidelines. Successful candidate will be trained on various maintenance function in the plant such as welding, electrical, general maintenance, conveyor repairs, pipefitting work, etc.