1.4. Junior 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, 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

Drive your passion for innovation and contribute to the green energy revolution in a fast-paced environment!    In this hands-on role, you will contribute directly to maximizing our metal recovery yield. You will work closely with senior engineers and operations personnel to troubleshoot process challenges, analyze data, and implement data-driven improvements to our digestion and separation systems. You'll ensure consistent product quality, minimize waste generation, and prioritize process safety. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior engineers in the design, development, and optimization of metal-bearing concentrate digestion and separation processes.
• Leverage your chemical engineering background to analyze process data, identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in areas like yield, efficiency, and waste minimization.
• Develop and implement control procedures to ensure consistent product quality and optimal metal recovery rates.
• Collaborate with operations to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve process upsets.
• Participate in laboratory testing and pilot studies to evaluate the effectiveness of new technologies and process modifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation, including flowsheets, operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive safety procedures for the digestion and separation processes.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, maintaining a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a strong foundation in chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and mass/heat transfer.
• 0-2 years of experience in a relevant industrial setting (preferred, but strong academic background can be considered).
• Solid understanding of chemical principles related to leaching, precipitation, and other metal extraction techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with chemical process simulation software (a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly document processes and effectively communicate findings.

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

• 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 & 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.