Senior Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Processing

Senior Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Processing

As a Senior Chemical Engineer at Redwood, you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by contributing to a wide variety of processes and projects across the business and locations. The Chemical Engineering team has three main functions that leverage all the disciplines of chemical and metallurgical processing: Provide sound technical support and continuously improve our commercial operations; Develop new processes and plants to address the immediate challenges of the recycling industry; Research and development to address the future challenges of recycling industry. This position works across all the functions of the Chemical Engineering team to support our de-energization and mechanical separation plants.

The final job title and level will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with the production engineering team at our operating assets to effectively direct the process development team
• Understand challenges, identify solutions and opportunities in mechanical separation at the laboratory, pilot and commercial scale
• Design experiments and analyze data from experiments conducted at laboratory, pilot and commercial plant trial scale
• Make recommendations on plant modifications to address current challenges or new opportunities
• Provide technical leadership on mechanical separation systems across the Redwood businesses
• Provide technical input to flowsheet options analysis and provide recommendations
• Work across and support multiple Redwood locations in Nevada and South Carolina

Desired Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the operation and design of plant and equipment for the mechanical processing and separation of metals and materials
• Experience in recycling and metallurgical processing industries is desirable
• Trade-off studies and financial evaluation.
• Process plant design and commissioning.
• Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems.
• Self-Motivated with a hands-on approach who takes the initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Working Conditions:

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.