Medium Voltage Electrician, Facilities

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials 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 2017, we are producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Redwood Materials is looking for a motivated and accomplished Journeyman Electrician to join the facilities operations team to work in all areas of industrial electrical maintenance and operations. This will include our substation and medium voltage distribution system. Skills in all areas of electrical are not necessarily required, but the job can and will involve a variety of electrical sub-disciplines and a strong candidate will be able to perform a variety of electrical tasks from substation maintenance and operation, power distribution switching, lighting and control panel upgrades to low voltage controls troubleshooting and repair.

• Work as a team member with the entire facilities organization, as well as all other organizations within Redwood Materials.
• Operate various MV (up to 34.5kV) substation apparatus and distribution equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various types of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints to maintain, operate, and repair electrical systems of varying power levels.
• Consult manuals, interpret diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform a wide variety of job scopes.
• Display a positive attitude and practice good work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and provide feedback to internal teams.

• Minimum of 5+ years of Electrician journeyman level or higher experience in industrial or commercial settings.
• Completion of Substation Maintenance I training (as per AVO Training Institute or equivalent).
• Ability to complete Substation Maintenance II training (as per AVO Training Institute or equivalent).
• Knowledge of using hand tools, electrical meters, and other test equipment.
• Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book.
• Experienced in handling low voltage to 480 VAC.
• Experienced in operating medium voltage to 34.5kV.
• Knowledge in installing and troubleshooting PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components is a plus.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Ability to install electrical equipment and perform circuit modifications.
• Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based on drawings or field walks and routing.
• Ability to produce as‑built drawings for work performed.
• Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required.
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre‑work task planning with an emphasis on electrical hazards and proper safety procedures.
• Ability to work at high elevations up to 60ft.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management; high degree of initiative and the ability to work alone and effectively with others.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

• Environment: office or outdoors and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposures: hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, or extreme heat/cold.
• Physical: climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Required to work weekends, nights, or be on‑call occasionally.

The position is full‑time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.