1.2. Chemical Engineer - Leadership Development Program
Phoenix Tailings
Other Engineering
Burlington, MA, USA
Posted on Sep 6, 2024
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 Chemical Engineer to join our Leadership Development Program (LDP). We are looking for individuals who are passionate about chemical process design and optimization in sustainable metals production. This program provides hands-on leadership experience while immersing you in cutting-edge projects related to solvent extraction, chemical refining, and scale-up processes for clean metal production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize chemical processes: Take responsibility for chemical process optimization, focusing on solvent extraction and chemical refining techniques for critical metals.
- Develop and improve separation techniques: Lead the improvement of chemical separation processes to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Technoeconomic analyses:Contribute to financial models and process optimizations that ensure cost-effective chemical engineering solutions.
- Collaborate across teams: Work with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of chemical processes into the overall production system.
- Operational leadership: Lead day-to-day operations related to chemical processes, ensuring alignment with Phoenix Tailings' zero-waste philosophy.
- Leadership preparation: Gain leadership experience that prepares you for senior roles in chemical process design and operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in chemical process engineering, solvent extraction, or refining processes is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
- Passion for sustainability, clean energy, and innovative chemical engineering.
- A desire to grow into a leadership role in a rapidly scaling company.
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.
Phoenix Tailings is committed to empowering future leaders, and we strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of clean energy and metals production.
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).
