Mobile Equipment Operator

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. Oxbow’s 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. Oxbow’s 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. As a Silo Operator, you will be responsible to manage the controls or tends conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. Controls panel board to convey product into silos (interim storage) and readies product for shipment.

- Inspects mobile equipment prior to use using the pre-use inspection form and services equipment after use. Submits a completed daily check list by the end of the work shift.

- Operates mobile equipment in a fashion that does not cause damage and supports the long-term reliability of the equipment.

- Keeps coke segregated into proper storage piles.

- Loads raw and calcined coke in the grades and quantities as instructed.

- Performs routine maintenance on mobile equipment such as replacement of oil and air filters, changing and adding oil, and lubrication of parts.

- Troubleshoots equipment to resolve operational problems

- Informs supervisor of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.

- Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains equipment and work areas, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.

- Manipulates controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.

- Observes conveyor operations and monitors silo levels, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.

- Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or reads scales on conveyors that continually weigh products, in order to verify specified tonnages and prevent overloads.

- Communicates with the Control Room Operator to ensure that the appropriate blend is being loaded into the proper raw coke silos.

- Stops equipment or machinery and clears jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.

- Positions deflector bars, gates, chutes, or spouts to divert flow of materials from one conveyor onto another conveyor.

- Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.

- Assists other personnel on an as-needed basis in the performance of work in other job descriptions.

Education and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- One to two years of experienceworking with conveyors preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Communicates clearly and conciselyin 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.

Physical Experience

- May sit for stand for extended amount of time.

- 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.

- Able to work in dusty environment.

- 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.

Oxbow Offers

- Competitive compensation package.

- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

- Generous 401k match and paid time off.

Note: This job description reflects the company’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Assigned tasks are subject to change at any time due to company discretion, job requirements, reasonable accommodation, or other reasons.