Chemical Engineer

The chemical engineering team has three main functions that leverage all the fields 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 Chemical Engineer will fall underneath Redwood's Operations group supporting our battery recycling and related operations. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that our processes are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving 

• Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process plant and equipment 

• Testwork and pilot plant design and operation 

• Flowsheet conceptualization and development 

• Flowsheet trade-off evaluations and studies 

• Process plant design 

• Process plant implementation and installation assistance 

• Process plant commissioning and ramp-up 

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline 

• 3 to 5 years experience in Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning 

• Large scale industrial processing experience 

• Operational support and track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical process problems and making plant improvements 

• Testwork and pilot plant design and operating experience 

• Process modelling (HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM) and equipment sizing linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementation 

• Trade-off studies and financial evaluation 

• Process plant design and commissioning 

• Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems 

• Metallurgical processing context of this experience is desired (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy) but it isn’t essentia 

• 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