Copy Of Utility Operator (Administrative)
With headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and offices in over 35 countries, Oxbow is consistently recognized by Forbes magazine as a one of the top privately held companies in the United States. Oxbow is global supplier of energy products that specializes in the sourcing, production, transportation, and logistics of value-added industrial materials critical to a variety of manufacturing processes. 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 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.
Position Description
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 in the course of 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.
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 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 regarding potential improvements in operation of plant facilities through 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.
