6.2. Pilot Plant Engineering Director
Posted about 1 month ago
We operate a fully integrated rare earth production platform spanning extraction, separation, refining, and metallization with a zero waste and zero emissions philosophy. The company is focused on restoring America's leadership in critical minerals and building the foundation for a secure domestic supply chain powering defense, energy, robotics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world, developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Director of Pilot Plant Engineering to lead the development, execution, and operation of our pilot-scale rare earth separation and metallization programs in Burlington.
This leader will sit between R&D and Manufacturing, helping move new technologies through pilot development in a structured, disciplined, and scalable way. You will be responsible for setting project priorities, coordinating engineering work, managing pilot timelines and resources, and ensuring that lessons learned at the pilot scale are translated into clear requirements for production.
You will help build a pilot organization that not only proves new technology, but creates the processes, documentation, operating discipline, and execution model required to move that technology into commercial manufacturing.
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $140,000- $180,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is pioneering the future of clean mining and metals production. We are dedicated to building the world’s first fully clean mining and refining company, producing the critical metals needed for the next generation of technology and infrastructure. By harvesting valuable materials directly from mining tailings, we eliminate waste streams while creating a sustainable and domestic supply of rare earths and other essential resources. We are already commercially shipping rare earth metals and alloys to magnet customers today, proving both the scalability and impact of our approach. Our breakthrough refining model provides a clean and reliable supply chain, empowering industries from defense and aerospace to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and medical technologies. Phoenix Tailings has been commercially shipping rare earth metal products since 2023, demonstrating our leadership in bringing sustainable solutions to market.
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