Oxbow-posted 10 months ago
Entry Level
Port Arthur, TX
Mining (except Oil and Gas)

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 Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Port Arthur, TX. This position is responsible for coordination with Quality and Process department to oversee plant's quality control. Responsibilities include quality/process improvement, training, inspection/calibration, quality assurance, and auditing to ensure expectations of customer satisfaction and quality control are met.

  • Monitors, measures, and reviews analytical data and communicates results to pertinent departments.
  • Monitors production data, taking corrective actions deemed appropriate for out of specification and product.
  • Establishes analytical objectives for laboratory staff members and develop strategies for accomplishing this end through developed ASTM/ISO testing methods.
  • Consults with and provides data interpretations for department heads.
  • Maintains and supervises laboratory statistical process control program.
  • Ensure that the calcining process is optimized and in a perpetual state of continuous improvement.
  • Reviews daily production records and reports results to management.
  • Responsible for developing or assist in quality/process improvement projects.
  • Provides regular hygiene, housekeeping and equipment maintenance inspections and training.
  • Responsible for the selection, assignment, development, review and appraisal of potential laboratory candidates and other in-service actions.
  • Ensures work practices are in compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  • Provides training on equipment usage and safety.
  • Conducts audits, inspections, and safety meetings.
  • Purchases laboratory equipment, parts and supplies.
  • Implements ISO program requirements into daily activities.
  • Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
  • Cross trains as needed as technical manager, process engineer, and lab supervisor.
  • Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.
  • Develop, plan, and execute process improvement projects in conjunction with both Operations and Maintenance departments.
  • Coordinate with Production department to optimize overall product quality to meet customer specifications.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering related fields.
  • Two years of experience in industrial laboratory experience preferred.
  • Attentive to detail
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Generous 401k match
  • Paid time off
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