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.
Position Summary
The role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving boiler, steam generator, instrumentation, control, and electrical systems. Key duties include calibrating and repairing equipment, diagnosing and resolving system issues, supporting preventive maintenance and reliability efforts, managing I&E work orders and documentation.
Essential Job Duties
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Calibrate, test, configure, and verify boiler, gas conditioning, emissions monitoring and steam generator instrumentation, including PLCs, transmitters, flow meters, level devices, analyzers, control valves, safety interlocks, and related circuitry.
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Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, analog, and digital process control instrumentation.
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Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including process controls, lighting, conduit, receptacles, motor controls, relays, contactors, starters, motors, pumps, valves, electrical services, generators, and low- to high-voltage equipment.
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Configure controls for steam flow, water usage, and temperature according to specifications.
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Set up new instruments, control systems, and related circuitry.
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Cut, bend, and install tubing for instrument installations.
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Diagnose complex electrical and instrumentation issues, troubleshoot field problems, and determine safe, effective corrective actions.
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Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, or replace defective equipment parts, components, circuits, panels, and related systems.
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Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and functional testing to support equipment reliability.
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Investigate instrumentation, logic, and equipment failures; perform root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
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Make equipment repairs and modifications based on operational learnings.
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Manage and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
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Manage and prioritize I&E work orders to ensure efficient resource use and timely completion.
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Create, maintain, and verify instrumentation and electrical engineering drawings.
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Lay out work in a planned, organized manner and maintain clean, safe work areas across offshore and onshore sites.
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Partner with engineering, operations, and project teams on new installations, upgrades, system modifications, commissioning, and start-up activities while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
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Lead or support training for Operations personnel in safe boiler and steam generator operation.
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Support Lean initiatives, workflow process improvements, special projects, and other assignments as required.
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Assist with mechanical or operational tasks outside primary I&E duties when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to configure, calibrate, certify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and scales.
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Ability to read and follow flow diagrams, mechanical configuration drawings, P&ID drawings, and electronic schematics.
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Skill in identifying electronic components and understanding their functions.
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work safely in offshore and industrial settings.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, tailoring messages to the audience and work environment.
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Ability to establish specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant goals and objectives.
Education and Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Accredited Instrumentation certificate and/or Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years of related industrial experience required; 3 years preferred.
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Journeyman or Master Electricians license preferred
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Minimum of 2 years of experience with emissions monitoring systems is highly preferred
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Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Requirements
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Projects may be performed outdoors in extreme temperatures, wind, rain, snow, and other inclement weather conditions.
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Work areas may include uneven or unstable ground, wet or muddy surfaces, slippery footing, and elevated locations.
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Routine intermittent exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA-TWA may occur.
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Facility and safety training is required.
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Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment is required, including frequent stair and ladder climbing to elevated heights.
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This role may require sitting or standing for extended periods while working at a computer.
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As needed, lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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This role may require moving throughout the work area to coordinate tasks.
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Occasional weekend or evening work, travel, and on-call availability may be required.
Oxbow Offers
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Competitive compensation package
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Health, dental, vision and life insurance
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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.
