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 Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Material Technician to join our team in the Port Arthur, Texas location. This position will be responsible to Collect, prepare and analyze samples representing raw materials, finished products and customer shipments, adhering to ASTM or accepted company procedures to ensure customer requirements are being maintained.

Essential Job Duties:
Collects raw and calcined coke samples for quality control analysis. Performs special collections and analyses if needed.Prepares raw and calcined coke samples for laboratory tests, in accordance with defined procedures.Perform some Laboratory testing as requiredCommunicates lab data as needed to lab supervisor and/or lab managerPerform some data entry as requiredCleans up sample room, and spillage, including proper disposal of raw and calcined coke samples and retains.Performs preventive maintenance on sample room equipment. If needed, may assist maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis in the repair and adjustment of equipment.Advises the supervisor on matters relating to the improvement and the continued safe functioning of sample room equipment and facilities.Operates all mobile equipment required to perform job duties and check oil, water, battery and fuel.Maintains emergency equipment, such as flashlight and rain suit for possible use during a storm.Reports all injuries, regardless of seriousness, immediately to the supervisor.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.