Maintenance Mechanic- Diesel Auto

Maintenance Mechanic
- Diesel Auto (Maintenance)

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.

Oxbows 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. Oxbows continued success and leadership within the industry are attributed to a combination of strong teamwork, innovative uses of technology, and talented employees.

Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Maintenance Mechanic (Diesel/Automotive) to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. This position will be responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to ensure maximum contribution to the safety, quality and productivity of the plant.

• Performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy‑duty mobile equipment. This may include mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, compressors, generators, all‑terrain vehicles, trucks, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.
• Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub‑assemblies, and components.
• Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the Plant.
• Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required.
• Inspects supported equipment prior to use to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as mechanical, electrical (AC/DC), hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Operation of all mobile equipment required on the job for material or parts placement.
• Ensures that the work areas, equipment, and work practices are in compliance with the regulatory codes, statutes, and company requirements.
• Assists in the development of written safety procedures prepared for job performed in the maintenance department (JSA).
• Performs work in a highly functional and consistent manner that meets the job specifications.
• Makes recommendations whenever possible regarding potential improvements in operation or maintenance of plant facilities.
• Ensures compliance with safety, personnel, attendance and other plant procedures or guidelines.
• Other types of tasks involving the maintenance, modification, and installation of equipment and facilities.
• Always maintain a clean and organized work area.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Successful candidate will be trained on various maintenance function in the plant such as welding, electrical, general maintenance, conveyor repairs, pipe fitting work, etc.