US Hiring 2026: Louisiana Biochar Plant to Bring 102 Jobs
US hiring 2026: Robinson Carbon will invest $16.3m in a biochar plant at England Airpark, Alexandria, Louisiana, with 42 direct jobs and 102 in total.
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- Robinson Carbon will invest $16.3 million in a biochar facility at England Airpark in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- The project is expected to create 42 direct new jobs and about 60 indirect jobs, 102 in total.
- The company will also keep 22 existing positions.
- The plant should start producing in spring 2027 (Q2).
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Robinson Carbon |
| Official source | Louisiana Economic Development – Robinson Carbon biochar facility ✓ opportunitylouisiana.gov |
US hiring 2026 is reaching central Louisiana's green industry. Family-owned Robinson Carbon will invest $16.3 million in a biochar plant at England Airpark in Alexandria, creating 42 direct jobs and an estimated 60 indirect jobs, about 102 in total, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) announced on 4 November 2026.
What is Robinson Carbon building?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Robinson Carbon (part of the Robinson family wood business, founded 1893) |
| Location | England Airpark, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana |
| Investment | $16.3 million |
| Direct new jobs | 42 |
| Indirect new jobs (LED estimate) | About 60 |
| Jobs kept | 22 existing positions |
| Production start | Second quarter of 2027 |
What will the plant make?
The plant will use two rotary drum pyrolysis reactors to turn about 100,000 metric tons of Southern Yellow Pine leftovers from nearby mills into roughly 16,500 metric tons of biochar a year. Biochar is used in farming, gardening and cleaning up polluted land. Once certified, the plant is also expected to generate about 40,000 carbon removal certificates a year.
Robinson Carbon has moved a small pilot reactor from Indiana to Alexandria to train employees before full production starts.
What jobs are likely?
Plants like this typically employ:
- Process and reactor operators
- Maintenance mechanics and electricians
- Quality and lab technicians
- Forklift, yard and logistics staff
- Supervisors and environmental compliance roles
These are typical roles for this kind of facility; the company has not published a vacancy list yet.
How do I apply?
Hiring details have not been announced. Watch Robinson Carbon's official channels and the Louisiana Workforce Commission job portal for openings in Alexandria as the 2027 start date approaches.
What it means for job seekers
- Training is planned before launch, so early applicants could be trained on the pilot reactor.
- Green manufacturing skills are increasingly in demand in the South.
- Indirect jobs at suppliers and mills add more local opportunities.
- More US manufacturing hiring: U.S. Steel plans 200 jobs in Arkansas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will Robinson Carbon create in Louisiana?
42 direct new jobs, plus an estimated 60 indirect jobs, for about 102 job opportunities in central Louisiana.
Where is the Robinson Carbon biochar plant?
At England Airpark in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
When will the Robinson Carbon plant open?
Output is planned to start in the second quarter (April–June) of 2027.
What is biochar used for?
Biochar is a charcoal-like material used in agriculture, horticulture and pollution clean-up; this plant will make it from pine mill residues.
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