Chemical Operator III

The role

The Chemical Operator III will operate and monitor chemical processing systems in a continuous manufacturing environment. This role involves real time decision making to protect people, equipment, the environment, and product quality.

What you will do

• Maintain commitment to personal, team, and process safety.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or abnormal process conditions.
• Follow safety procedures, permits, and controls including PPE, LOTO, and hazardous material handling.
• Operate, monitor, and control a continuously running production line.
• Use process data, instrumentation, and alarms to make decisions and take corrective actions.
• Execute startups, shutdowns, and transitions.
• Own assigned equipment and process areas.
• Operate chemical processing and material handling equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, and kilns.
• Perform routine field rounds, sampling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Document operating conditions, deviations, and actions taken.

Required qualifications

• Ability to follow procedures precisely while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and record keeping habits.
• Comfortable navigating complex HMIs (e.g., Ignition).
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling.
• HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Willingness to speak up, escalate issues early, and challenge unsafe conditions respectfully.

Nice to have

• Basic working knowledge of chemical plant operations and process equipment (6 months of experience preferred).

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries. The company has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world.