<div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Phoenix Tailings</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Why Phoenix Tailings</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">At Phoenix, 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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Our Values</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span>You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong</div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span>Lead with Compassion</div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span>Be Resourceful</div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span>Listen</div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span>Hustle</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Who We Are Looking For</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer who thrives at the intersection of lab work and industrial process development. In this role, you’ll focus on designing, optimizing, and scaling solvent extraction systems to separate and refine rare earth elements — a cornerstone process in our clean production pathway. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where your contributions will directly accelerate our mission to establish a domestic, sustainable supply of critical materials. </span></div><br><br><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Execute solvent extraction process development for rare earth element separation, from bench to pilot scale </li><li>Design and operate solvent extraction experiments, evaluating efficiency, selectivity, and stability of reagent systems </li><li>Assist in scaling up processes through data analysis, process modeling, and mass/energy balance development </li><li>Contribute to the design of pilot-scale equipment including mixer-settlers, columns, or centrifugal contactors </li><li>Analyze experimental results to recommend design or operating condition changes that improve process performance </li><li>Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, PFDs, and process data logs </li><li>Support technology transfer from R&amp;D to operations, including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting </li><li>Maintain a strong focus on safety, chemical handling, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of process work </li><li>Collaborate with a cross-functional team of chemists, metallurgists, and engineers to deliver on project milestones  </li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>M.S. or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industrial experience </li><li>Hands-on experience with solvent extraction for rare earth or critical metal separation </li><li>Solid understanding of phase separation dynamics, reagent selection, and extraction circuit design </li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate lab and pilot-scale chemical processes safely and effectively </li><li>Familiarity with process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., METSIM, Aspen, or similar) </li><li>Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with an experimental mindset </li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, startup, or R&amp;D-intensive environment is a plus </li><li>Excellent communication and technical documentation skills </li></ul><h3>We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:</h3><ul><li><b>Healthcare, we care about you and your family:</b> 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage </li><li><b>Stock:</b> Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. </li><li><b>Family Focus:</b> Parental leave and flexibility for families. </li><li><b>Time Off:</b> Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. </li><li><b>Team Fun:</b> Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. </li><li><b>Learning:</b> Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. </li><li><b>Great team:</b> Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! </li><li><b>Flexible culture:</b> We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. </li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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). </span></div>

<p>Phoenix Tailings (Techstars Boston 2020) was founded to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company. By harvesting the value held within mining waste, Phoenix Tailings creates zero carbon emission metals including rare earth metals, iron, PGMs, and pigments. We are hiring! Visit www.phoenixtailings.com/careers for more info!</p>

8.2. Senior Chemical Process Engineer-Separation

<div><b>About Phoenix Tailings</b></div><div><span>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.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Why Phoenix Tailings</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>At Phoenix, 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.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Our Values</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>● </span>You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong</div><div><span>● </span>Lead with Compassion</div><div><span>● </span>Be Resourceful</div><div><span>● </span>Listen</div><div><span>● </span>Hustle</div><div><br></div><div><b>Who We Are Looking For</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer who thrives at the intersection of lab work and industrial process development. In this role, you’ll focus on designing, optimizing, and scaling solvent extraction systems to separate and refine rare earth elements — a cornerstone process in our clean production pathway. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where your contributions will directly accelerate our mission to establish a domestic, sustainable supply of critical materials.&nbsp;</span></div><br><br><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Execute solvent extraction process development for rare earth element separation, from bench to pilot scale&nbsp;</li><li>Design and operate solvent extraction experiments, evaluating efficiency, selectivity, and stability of reagent systems&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in scaling up processes through data analysis, process modeling, and mass/energy balance development&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the design of pilot-scale equipment including mixer-settlers, columns, or centrifugal contactors&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze experimental results to recommend design or operating condition changes that improve process performance&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, PFDs, and process data logs&nbsp;</li><li>Support technology transfer from R&amp;D to operations, including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a strong focus on safety, chemical handling, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of process work&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with a cross-functional team of chemists, metallurgists, and engineers to deliver on project milestones&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>M.S. or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industrial experience&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on experience with solvent extraction for rare earth or critical metal separation&nbsp;</li><li>Solid understanding of phase separation dynamics, reagent selection, and extraction circuit design&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate lab and pilot-scale chemical processes safely and effectively&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., METSIM, Aspen, or similar)&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with an experimental mindset&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, startup, or R&amp;D-intensive environment is a plus&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and technical documentation skills&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:</h3><ul><li><b>Healthcare, we care about you and your family:</b>&nbsp;100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage&nbsp;</li><li><b>Stock:</b>&nbsp;Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Family Focus:</b>&nbsp;Parental leave and flexibility for families.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Time Off:</b>&nbsp;Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Team Fun:</b>&nbsp;Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Learning:</b>&nbsp;Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Great team:</b>&nbsp;Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!&nbsp;</li><li><b>Flexible culture:</b>&nbsp;We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><div><span>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>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).&nbsp;</span></div>

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