Project Engineer

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. Oxbow's 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. Oxbow's 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 Project Engineer to join the team in Baton Rouge, LA. The Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects, facility upgrades, and construction activities within an operating industrial processing facility. This role partners closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while minimizing disruption to plant operations. This is a hands-on role ideal for an early-career engineer or construction professional seeking to build technical expertise, project management capabilities, and field execution experience within a fast-paced industrial environment. Essential Job Duties Project & Construction Management Responsible for planning and execution of small to mid-scale capital and maintenance projects Coordinate day-to-day construction activities with contractors, plant operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental personnel. Track project schedules, budgets, change orders, and field progress. Support bid solicitation, contractor evaluations, and scope development. Review contractor invoices and assist with cost tracking and forecasting. Justify and present project proposals to upper management for budget approval. Engineering & Technical Support Assist with development and review of scopes of work, layouts, drawings, and calculations. Coordinate with internal and external engineering resources as needed. Support equipment installations, tie-ins, and commissioning activities. Safety & Compliance Comply with all of Oxbow's Health, Safety & Environment Policies.

Assist in Environmental Compliance Program.

Enforce site safety rules and contractor compliance with facility safety policies. Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), pre-job meetings, and toolbox talks. Ensure construction activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and plant procedures. Maintain safety standards to ensure employees and contractors are complying with Oxbow Calcining's policies to include but not limited to: wearing proper personal protective equipment, maintaining housekeeping standards, reviewing and performing JSA's and SOP's, confined space permits, hot work permits, lock-out tag-out procedures, and quarterly safety card compliance. Field Oversight & Coordination Perform frequent field walks to verify work quality, progress, and adherence to drawings/specifications. Identify constructability issues and escalate technical concerns early. Coordinate construction around operating equipment and production schedules. Documentation & Closeout Maintain organized project documentation, MOCs, including drawings, RFIs, change orders, and as-built records. Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and lessons learned. Generate and manage Capital Expenditure documentation, including AFEs, Cost Detail Reports, and NOCs. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic understanding of industrial construction practices, mechanical and/or electrical systems, and contractor coordination. Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant. Familiarity with P&IDs, equipment drawings, layouts, and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar). Basic cost estimating and budgeting experience. CAD experience preferred.