Full-Time
Senior Controls Instrumentation Engineer
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Redwood Materials
501-1,000 employees
Recycles batteries for domestic material supply
No salary listed
Senior
McCarran, NV, USA
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for chemical processing plants, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISA, NEC and ANSI.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Hands-on experience with wiring control systems, and doing diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work.
- Develop instrumentation and control system designs that meet the specific requirements of the plant, focusing on safety, efficiency, and reliability.
- Review and revise P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and control system narratives.
- Specify, select, and procure appropriate instrumentation and control devices, ensuring compatibility with process, environmental, and controls requirements.
- Participate in process hazard analysis (PHA), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), and layers of protection analysis (LOPA) to identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
- Create and maintain accurate documentation of instrument datasheets, specifications, and technical reports, including comprehensive IO lists, Circuit Schedules, and Instrument Lists.
- Lead in the development and maintenance of internal guides and standards around specification and selection of instruments, including a comprehensive database or list of approved components.
- Collaborate with pipe modeling and EPC teams to locate instrumentation in the model and layouts.
- Develop commissioning, calibration, and validation procedures for instrumentation systems.
- Collaborate with project managers, other engineers, and technicians to coordinate the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation systems.
- Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for instrumentation-related issues and breakdowns.
- Hands-on support of wiring and electrical troubleshooting when needed by schedule or resourcing.
- Identifying and vetting new technology.
- 2 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems preferred.
Redwood Materials focuses on battery recycling and the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The company transforms used batteries into valuable materials, specifically anodes and cathodes, which are essential for battery production. By recycling batteries, Redwood Materials creates a domestic source for these critical components, reducing the reliance on overseas suppliers and the associated costs and environmental impact. This approach not only addresses the sustainability challenges in battery production but also supports U.S. cell manufacturers in lowering their expenses. Unlike competitors, Redwood Materials emphasizes large-scale recycling to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, which is expected to increase significantly by 2030. The company's goal is to create a more efficient and environmentally friendly supply chain for battery production in North America.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$1.7B
Headquarters
Carson City, Nevada
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing EV adoption in the U.S. boosts demand for Redwood's recycling services.
- U.S. Department of Energy funding supports Redwood's expansion plans.
- Advancements in recycling technology improve Redwood's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
What critics are saying
- Over-reliance on partnerships with major automakers could pose financial risks.
- Departure of key executives may disrupt financial strategy and management.
- Rapid expansion may strain resources and lead to operational challenges.
What makes Redwood Materials unique
- Redwood Materials creates a circular supply chain for lithium-ion battery production.
- The company offers domestic anode and cathode materials from recycled batteries.
- Redwood's partnerships with major automakers enhance its market position and credibility.
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↑ 1%Thompson joins from Redwood Materials, a manufacturing technology company that is creating an electric battery supply chain across America, where he was chief financial officer.
Redwood Materials recently announced its partnership with BMW of North America to recycle lithium-ion batteries.
The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum is partnering with Redwood Materials and the Nevada BEP to jointly coordinate a Battery Recycling Drop Off Center at the Forum.
Battery recycler Redwood Materials announced a $3.5 billion facility in Charleston in December 2022.
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google NewsAt Redwood, our process involves sourcing end-of-life batteries and production scrap as well as raw materials and then recycling, refining, and remanufacturing these feedstocks into critical battery materials for North American cell manufacturers at gigafactory-scale.Redwood is now working with Ultium Cells LLC—the joint battery cell manufacturing venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution— to recycle production scrap from both their Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee facilities. Materials to be recycled include cathode and anode material as well as cell scrap.Ultium Cells’ two facilities are each 2.8 million-square-feet operations that expect to produce more than 80 GWh combined of battery cells annually, with Redwood receiving the majority of the scrap from its manufacturing process. Ultium is already shipping material from Gigafactories in Ohio and Tennessee and the company has a third facility under construction in Michigan. With this latest collaboration, Redwood now has contracts with most of North America’s battery cell manufacturers.Despite tremendously efficient production rates, cell manufacturing still experiences a 5-10% scrap rate on average. This equates to daily truckloads full of material, and ~10,000 tons of material annually, for Redwood to recycle and remanufacture into critical battery components for cell manufacturing.Redwood is redefining sustainability in battery material production at our Northern Nevada campus