2.4. Chemical Engineer I – Hydrometallurgy

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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, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without people who push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for a secure, domestic supply of critical metals. The work you do here will directly influence how rare earths and other strategic materials are produced for decades to come.

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 looking for a Chemical Engineer I with a strong foundation in hydrometallurgy and wet chemistry who is excited to work hands-on in the laboratory and pilot environment to develop and scale next-generation critical metals processes.

This role is focused on executing experiments, generating high-quality data, and supporting early scale-up rather than primarily modeling or simulation work. You will work closely with senior engineers and scientists to operate laboratory systems, refine process conditions, and translate experimental results into scalable process designs that enable Phoenix Tailings’ transition from R&D to commercial deployment.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000

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