3.3. Principal Controls Engineer
Phoenix Tailings
Burlington, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 9, 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:
We are seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to lead and oversee all controls engineering initiatives at Phoenix Tailings. This role requires an exceptional leader who combines technical expertise with strategic vision to ensure the seamless integration of control systems, electrical controls, and robotics into our sustainable metals production processes.
As a Principal Engineer, you will not only spearhead the design and optimization of our systems but also mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, fostering innovation and excellence. Candidates with specialized expertise in Control Systems, Electrical Controls, or Robotics Engineering are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Lead all controls engineering endeavors at Phoenix Tailings, setting the strategy and direction for control systems across the organization.
- Design & Development: Oversee the design and optimization of control systems for high-temperature processes such as molten salt electrolysis and solvent extraction, leveraging Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition HMI/SCADA platforms.
- Technical Oversight: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of all control systems, electrical controls, and robotics applications.
- Specialization: Drive innovation and excellence in your area of specialization—Control Systems, Electrical Controls, or Robotics Engineering.
- Mentorship: Lead and mentor senior and junior engineers, cultivating a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to integrate systems seamlessly across the production process.
- Project Management: Direct and manage complex controls engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years experience in designing and managing control systems for high-temperature or process engineering environments.
- Advanced expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred).
- Proficiency in HMI/SCADA development, particularly Ignition.
- Strong background in instrumentation and control strategies.
- Proven experience with CAD software for technical schematics.
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).
