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.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 an Intern (Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to join the team in Port Arthur, Texas.

The Intern will be responsible to perform maintenance and repairs on diesel powered equipment, as well as other plant equipment within the maintenance department. Conducts work in a safe manner, adhering to all plant rules and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

• Inspects, repairs and adjusts:
  • Heavy duty trucks and loaders.
  • Diesel engines and gas (conventional and fuel injected).
  • Hydraulics/pneumatics (mobile equipment type).
  • Transmissions automatic and standard.
  • Suspensions and steering for light and heavy duty truck/trailer/loader.
  • Mobile electrical systems ignition to actuation and lights.
  • Vehicle alignment.
  • Brakes and shocks.
  • Vehicle air conditioning and cooling systems.
  • Drive train.
• Testing for all of above and correct use of applicable instruments.
• Other areas as needed to service and maintain all mobile and stationary diesel equipment at this facility.
• Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.