The Role
Support owner-side engineering for recycling facility expansion: review contractor deliverables, plan and support installation, manage field technical coordination, assist procurement and vendor submittals, and participate in commissioning/startup and stabilization activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 looking for an execution-oriented Project Engineer I – Recycling who wants to be in the field every day helping build first-of-a-kind, cutting-edge manufacturing processes. You will be part of the project management team leading facility expansion and new construction, working closely with internal engineering, EPC partners, and contractors to coordinate installation, field execution, and startup of key process systems.
Experience supporting capital projects, including managing external contractors, developing SOWs and RFPs, and navigating purchase order and change management processes, will be highly valuable in this role. Our facilities sit at the fast-paced intersection of rare earth metals and climate technology. The right candidate moves quickly, takes ownership, and is energized by Phoenix’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Phoenix’s owner-side engineering execution for facility expansion and construction workstreams, with a focus on recycling and byproduct recovery systems
- Review contractor deliverables (PFDs/P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, equipment GA drawings, vendor data sheets, I&E packages) for constructability, operability, and alignment with Phoenix process intent
- Support installation planning and field execution, including equipment setting, tie-ins, piping runs, instrumentation installation, and utility connections
- Manage technical coordination with contractors in the field (RFIs, redlines, field changes, punchlists, turnover packages, as-builts)
- Support procurement execution by reviewing vendor submittals, coordinating FAT/SAT needs where applicable, and ensuring equipment meets performance requirements
- Participate in commissioning and startup activities: pre-startup safety reviews, HAZOPs, checkouts, loop checks support, water runs, initial operations support, and stabilization
Qualifications:
- B.S. in a Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related physical engineering discipline
- 2 – 4 years of experience with capital projects, plant engineering, construction support, commissioning/startup, industrial operations, or EPC/contractor execution
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment 5 days a week
- Ability to read and redline drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts) and coordinate technical feedback with contractors
- Strong technical fundamentals and the ability to turn process intent into physical systems that work
- A growth mindset with comfort taking informed risks, learning from failures, and improving fast
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 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.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related physical engineering discipline
- 2-4 years experience with capital projects, plant engineering, construction support, commissioning/startup, industrial operations, or EPC/contractor execution
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment 5 days a week
- Ability to read and redline drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts) and coordinate technical feedback with contractors
- Experience managing external contractors, developing SOWs and RFPs, and navigating purchase order and change management processes
- Experience reviewing contractor deliverables for constructability and operability (PFDs/P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, vendor data sheets, I&E packages)
- Ability to support installation planning and field execution including equipment setting, tie-ins, piping runs, instrumentation installation, and utility connections
- Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities (pre-startup safety reviews, HAZOPs, loop checks, water runs, initial operations support)
- Strong technical fundamentals and ability to translate process intent into physical systems
- Growth mindset with comfort taking informed risks and learning from failures
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The Company
What We Do
Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company dedicated to restoring U.S. industrial independence by building domestic refining capacity. The company aims to redefine the industry as the first fully clean mining and metals producer, using sustainable, net-zero technology to transform mining waste (tailings) into critical rare earth metals and alloys essential for modern technology, defense, and green energy infrastructure.
