2.2 Senior Chemical Engineer- Radiochemistry

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a clean mining and metals production startup focused on sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to become the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, providing resources for the next generation of economies.

Who We Are Looking For

Pheonix Tailings is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with experience in designing and scaling chemical processes involving radioactive or radiologically sensitive materials within mining or metallurgical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of chemical separation processes for mining and metallurgical feedstocks containing radioactive constituents
• Develop and evaluate flowsheets incorporating solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or adsorption-based separations
• Own mass balance development and process modeling for systems involving trace and regulated elements
• Support scale-up from pilot to commercial operations with a focus on safety, robustness, and regulatory alignment
• Define process operating envelopes and control strategies to ensure stable and compliant operation
• Partner with environmental, health, and safety teams to support radiation control strategies and facility design considerations
• Assess feedstock variability and its impact on process performance, waste streams, and downstream handling
• Prepare technical documentation, design bases, and risk assessments for internal review and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within mining, metals, nuclear-adjacent, or advanced materials industries
• Demonstrated experience working with chemical systems involving radioactive or radiologically controlled materials
• Strong background in aqueous chemistry, separations, and trace element behavior
• Experience with solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or similar chemical separation technologies
• Proven ability to scale complex or highly regulated processes to commercial operation
• Familiarity with radiation safety principles, monitoring practices, and compliance-driven process design
• Strong technical communication skills and comfort operating in high-accountability environments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary + discretionary bonus
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Unlimited PTO
• Learning: Opportunities to grow skills and career