Electrician
Redwood Materials
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 2019, 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.
Electrician
Redwood Materials is hiring a journeyman-level electrician to support our in-house Facilities Infrastructure Engineering & Construction team across a wide range of industrial construction projects. This will include our greenfield recycling and production facilities as well as retrofitting existing operational facilities. Skills in all areas of electrical are not necessarily required, but the job can and will involve a variety of electrical disciplines and a strong candidate will be able to perform a variety of electrical tasks from distribution power, lighting and control panels to low voltage to fire alarms. Relocation support available.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working as a team with the entire construction department, the construction electrician performs a new installation of: power distribution, transformers, and lighting, temporary construction power and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting various types of electrical components.
- Use of complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan work scopes, install requested improvements, and troubleshoot and correct problems.
- Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics.
- Performing a wide variety of job scopes.
- Displaying a positive attitude and practicing good work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company.
- Completing tasks in a timely manner and providing feedback to internal teams.
Desired Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Journeyman-level (or higher) electrician experience in industrial or commercial environments
- Proficient with hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment
- Strong working knowledge of the NEC, including conductor and conduit sizing
- Experience working with low- and high-voltage systems up to 480 VAC
(Medium voltage experience a plus) - Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and diagrams
- Experience installing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical equipment and circuits
- Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components preferred
- Ability to develop parts lists, work plans, routing, and produce as-built documentation based on drawings or field walks
- Experience testing and commissioning work in accordance with Redwood Materials procedures and applicable codes
- Willingness to perform job scopes outside core competencies as needed
- Strong commitment to job-site safety, including hazard identification, pre-task planning, and electrical safety best practices
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and all levels of the organization
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs.
- Perform physically demanding tasks including bending, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and material handling up to 50 lbs or more as required
- Work safely at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing stairs and ladders while carrying tools or materials
- Stand for extended periods in active industrial and construction environments
- Communicate clearly in person
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves at all times, and respiratory protection when required
Working Conditions:
- Work performed in industrial, construction, and outdoor environments, including exposure to inclement weather
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, and extreme heat or cold
- Work may involve confined spaces, elevated platforms, and active construction areas
- May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as part of regular job responsibilities
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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