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 looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to help build and maintain our controls and instrumentation systems from the ground up. This is a highly technical, hands-on role where you will be directly responsible for developing and optimizing automation systems critical to our metals production processes
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Key Responsibilities: - Develop and deploy control systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA/HMI platforms
- Assist in the specification, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation and controls across new and existing systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize downtime
- Contribute to the design of scalable, efficient automation solutions for high-temperature and chemical processes
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support production and R&D initiatives
- Maintain documentation including schematics, control logic, and calibration records
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering (or related field)
- 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, ideally in industrial or process environments
- Proficient in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Preferred) and SCADA/HMI configuration ( Ignition preferred)
- Familiar with process instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, chemical sensors)
- Strong problem-solving abilities and hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, startup environment
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 and 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.
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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).
