5.4. Senior Chemical Engineer

About Phoenix Tailings 

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.  

Why Phoenix Tailings 

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.  

Our Values:  

● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

● Lead with Compassion

● Be Resourceful

● Listen

● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For: 

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to play a leading role in the development, optimization, and scaling of our chemical processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in chemical process engineering, with a focus on high-temperature or electrochemical systems and be passionate about sustainability and clean energy production. 

As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you will work on advancing the efficiency and sustainability of Phoenix Tailings’ metal refining processes, such as solvent extraction and molten salt electrolysis, while ensuring the safe and effective operation of production systems. 

• Lead efforts to design, optimize, and scale chemical processes for refining metals, including high-temperature systems and solvent extraction. 
• Use advanced modeling and simulation tools to analyze and improve chemical processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and scalability. 
•  Work closely with mechanical engineers and operations teams to integrate chemical processes into production systems and ensure smooth operations. 
• Lead experiments and tests to validate new chemical processes, refine existing systems, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. 
• Produce comprehensive documentation for chemical processes, including process flow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols. 
• Oversee chemical process-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. 
•  Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers, helping to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. 
• Experience in chemical process design and optimization, preferably in high-temperature or electrochemical processes. 
• Strong knowledge of process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, ChemCAD). 
• Hands-on experience in scaling chemical processes from lab to industrial scale. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
• A passion for sustainability and clean energy technologies. 

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. 
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. 
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. 
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! 
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. 

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.  

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).