Richard Parker
About Richard Parker
Richard Parker is a Manufacturing Technician at Redwood Materials, where he contributes to recycling and remanufacturing processes for lithium-ion batteries. He has extensive experience in the mining and security sectors, having held various roles at companies such as Rio Tinto and Panasonic Energy of North America.
Work at Redwood Materials
Richard Parker serves as a Manufacturing Technician at Redwood Materials, a role he has held since 2022. His work focuses on the development of recycling and remanufacturing processes specifically for lithium-ion batteries. He is part of a team dedicated to un-manufacturing gigawatt hours of spent batteries, contributing to the establishment of a circular supply chain. Parker's involvement supports the company's mission to create pathways and technologies that bolster the electric vehicle and clean energy industries through effective battery recycling.
Previous Experience in the Mining Industry
Prior to his current role, Richard Parker worked at Rio Tinto as a Chief Control Room Operator from 2018 to 2021. In this position, he operated in Boron, California, for three years. He also held the role of Production Operator at Rio Tinto from 2015 to 2021, accumulating a total of six years of experience with the company. Additionally, Parker briefly worked as a Merrill Crowe Process Operator II at Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd in 2021 for four months.
Background in Security Services
Before entering the mining industry, Richard Parker worked for Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. as a Fire Technician/Security Officer from 2011 to 2015. His role spanned four years in Boron, California. This experience provided him with a foundation in safety and security protocols, which he later applied in his technical roles.
Education and Training
Richard Parker completed his education at Boron Junior-Senior High School, where he studied General Studies and earned his High School Diploma from 2006 to 2011. This educational background laid the groundwork for his subsequent technical training and career development in various operational roles.
Experience with Panasonic Energy
Richard Parker worked as a Skilled Machine Operator at Panasonic Energy of North America for five months in 2021 and 2022. His role was based in Sparks, Nevada. This position added to his diverse experience in manufacturing and operational processes within the energy sector.