Facilities Technician

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.

Facilities Technician V, Electrical

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Electrical Technician to work across our office and production facilities to provide support for operations and a variety of daily projects and initiatives. In this role you will be responsible for managing daily work requests, supporting daily rounds, facilities equipment checks, and providing support for a variety of operation and maintenance tasks across the organization. Experience in facilities operations and/or maintenance is preferred, with a high level of expertise in electrical systems, HVAC, generators and light construction. In this role, this individual will also have a focus on electrical troubleshooting, repair and light electrical construction activities. The role requires an eye for quality and the ability to execute on multiple tasks with minimal oversight. This individual must be able to work across a wide range of teams and disciplines in a dynamic and scrappy start up environment. Great leadership skills and the ability to drive actions across multiple stakeholders are a must.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operate and maintain facility infrastructure electrical systems including medium and low voltage equipment and distribution.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and small construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot and provide maintenance support for electrical systems and equipment as needed.
• Work on non-electrical equipment as required to support the larger team’s goals.
• Manage basic projects and provide oversight of contractors and 3rd party work.
• Create and implement basic facilities Standard Work Instructions.
• Complete daily tasks list and facilities work requests.
• Respond to and troubleshoot general facilities issues.
• Work cross functionally across our operations teams on a variety of projects to support team growth and our continuous improvement goals.

Desired Qualifications:

• Journeyman Electrician license in Nevada or 8+ years as a qualified electrical worker in manufacturing, mining, or power generation.
• At least two years of experience supporting Facilities Maintenance, Operations or Production organizations.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials (<50lb).
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems at a high level.
• Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels.
• Working with and maintaining tools and equipment necessary to perform work duties.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs. .
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as office or outdoors and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, or extreme heat/cold.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Required to work weekends, nights, or be on call as an occasional part of the job.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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