Redwood Materials
ChemicalOperator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Chemical Operator at Redwood Materials. Skills: operate plant processes, monitor plant processes, maintain plant processes, troubleshoot plant processes. Operate plant processes. Monitor plant processes”
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot plant processes; evaluate the need for process adjustments; respond appropriately to process deviations
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while monitoring operations, Ability to work for long periods (up to 12 hours) in a PAPR, Ability to climb stairs and ladders, Ability to work in a multi-level industrial facility, Ability to bend, twist, lift, and carry materials and tools (up to approximately 50 lbs), Ability to work safely around industrial equipment, Ability to work safely around chemicals, Ability to work safely around varying environmental conditions, Shift: A Shift - Sunday - Tuesday, 6AM-6PM, Rotating Wednesdays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Basic working knowledge of chemical plant operations, Basic working knowledge of process equipment, Demonstrated ability to follow procedures precisely, Demonstrated ability to maintain situational awareness, Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, Willingness to speak up, Willingness to escalate issues early, Willingness to challenge unsafe conditions respectfully
Nice to Have
6 months of experience in chemical plant operations, 6 months of experience in process equipment, A passion for sustainability, A passion for making the world a better place
What You'll Do.
Operate plant processes
Monitor plant processes
Maintain plant processes
Troubleshoot plant processes
Perform in-process analyses
Ensure operations within acceptable parameters
Evaluate process adjustments
Maintain high-quality finished good
Ensure a safe working environment
Remedy unsafe conditions
Report unsafe conditions
Perform day-to-day operations
Operate a continuously running production line
Perform actions on Ignition and HMIs
Start up plant equipment
Shut down plant equipment
Inspect plant equipment
Adjust plant equipment
Meet customer expectations
Analyze trends in plant parameters
Respond to process deviations
Maintain product specifications
Maintain safe conditions
Operate holding tanks
Operate centrifugal pumps
Operate heat exchangers
Operate electrodeposition machines
Operate metering pumps
Operate wastewater treatment systems
Operate utility manifolds
Operate filter presses
Operate bulk material conveyance
Operate crystallizers
Operate logistical equipment
Perform routine product samples
Submit samples for analysis
Verify sample results
Communicate instructions effectively
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a team effort to operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot plant processes; Work in a team environment to start up, shut down, monitor, inspect, operate, and adjust plant equipment; Work with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure instructions are executed and communicated effectively across shifts
Communication Scope
communicate effectively across shifts
Full Job Description
About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U. S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. Chemical Operator The chemical operator works in a team effort to operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot all plant processes. The responsibility of all plant systems lies with the technician while on shift. In-process analyses may be required to ensure operations are within acceptable parameters. In-process analytical and instrumentation provide the technician with the information needed to evaluate the need for process adjustments to maintain a high-quality finished good. Chemical Operators will own the equipment and will be the most important resource to ensure a safe working environment for all stakeholders. Shift: A Shift - Sunday - Tuesday, 6AM-6PM, Rotating Wednesdays Responsibilities will include: Remedy unsafe conditions when found, e.g., tripping hazards and spills, and report conditions where immediate action cannot be accomplished. Day-to-day operations of a continuously running production line, including sampling, forklift driving, and performing actions on Ignition and other HMIs. Work in a team environment to start up, shut down, monitor, inspect, operate, and adjust plant equipment while meeting customer expectations. Analyze trends in various plant parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, and flow to respond appropriately to process deviations with the goal to maintain product specifications and safe conditions Operate production equipment including, but not limited to, holding tanks, centrifugal pumps, leaf filters, heat exchangers, electrodeposition machines, metering pumps, wastewater treatment systems, utility manifolds, centrifuges, filter presses, kilns,
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