3.1. Director of Metallurgical Engineering
Phoenix Tailings
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee engineering strategy: Provide strategic leadership for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with Phoenix Tailings’ operational goals and sustainability objectives.
- Collaborate with EPC firms: Lead and coordinate efforts with EPC firms to guide the planning, design, procurement, and construction of Phoenix Tailings’ large-scale production facilities.
- Project management and execution: Ensure successful execution of engineering projects, from initial design to commissioning, while meeting key performance, cost, and timeline goals.
- Technical oversight:Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and sustainability goals.
- Vendor and contractor management: Work closely with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of all project components.
- Cross-functional collaboration:Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, finance, and R&D, to ensure engineering designs align with overall business goals and operational capabilities.
- Risk management and problem-solving:Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Team leadership and development: Lead and mentor the engineering team, ensuring the development of key talent and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Extensive experience in managing large-scale engineering projects, preferably in collaboration with EPC firms.
- Strong knowledge of industrial-scale design and construction processes.
- Proven track record of successfully guiding projects from concept through to execution.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders while ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Strong understanding of sustainability practices in engineering and construction.
- Experience in metals production, mining, or a related industry is a plus.
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.